Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Who is Elve?

Elve, Inc is a deep-tech startup in Davis, CA, whose patent-pending technology enables 100x faster wireless internet access in urban settings and remote locations. Elve delivers a transformative approach to the design and manufacturing of high-efficiency, lightweight millimeter-wave and near-THz RF power amplifiers in large quantities. Our solutions enable the next generation of wireless connectivity well beyond 5G, as well as high-resolution imaging and radar. We are looking for manufacturing automation engineers to play key roles in bringing our technology to market. If you are passionate about the future of RF electronics, additive manufacturing, precision assembly, microfabrication, vacuum systems, advanced materials processing, and working on a small and energetic team - we can’t wait to meet you!

Job Description

A manufacturing automation engineer at Elve is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of automated component and product manufacturing. A primary responsibility of this role is to improve the efficiency and quality of our manufacturing processes through appropriate application of tooling and equipment, including robotics where suitable. In addition, the engineer would also be responsible for supporting the production line through documentation, troubleshooting, training, and other production engineering tasks. Opportunities for gaining experience in other areas are also present: design, inspection, assembly, bonding, testing, and working on process development. You will be involved in the full lifecycle of product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement, engineering support). Given the size of our team, there are plenty of opportunities to grow, be challenged, and learn new skills. This is a full-time salaried position. The goal of this position is to allow us to rapidly iterate and validate our products while improving our designs.

Work Environment

May be a combination of the following but not limited to:

• Manufacturing facility
• ISO 5 - ISO 7 Cleanroom
• Laboratory
• Machine shop
• Warehouse
• Office

Requirements

Must have:

• Experience automating manufacturing processes
• Programming experience (Python preferred)
• Hands-on experience building devices (of any kind)
• Excited to learn new skills
• Good communicator
• Experience working in a highly collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated
• Detail-oriented

Good to have:

• Experience implementing robotics
• Experience with machine vision systems
• Experience with precision manufacturing and metrology
• Experience with Ultra High Vacuum systems
• Experience with welding or brazing
• Experience with New Product Introduction
• Experience with 3D modeling using Solidworks or similar software
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Experience in a machine shop environment
• Experience using metal punching and forming tools
• Experience using a microscope

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors engineering degree OR associates degree in technical field with equivalent work experience
• 2-10 years engineering experience
• Basic hands-on tools experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), to work in this role you must be one of the following: a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3),, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about export control here.

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Vacation time
• A taste of the start-up life
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing.
• Rubbing shoulders and brainstorming with multiple Ph.D. and masters-level engineers

What it’s like to work at Elve

We are a small team (for now!) on a mission to bring the next generation of high-speed wireless connectivity to a billion people worldwide. That kind of impact is not going to be achieved with incremental improvements- we are gunning for orders of magnitude advances in production capability, cost, size, and power in the mm-wave RF amplifier market. We ask “dumb” questions all the time because we always have something to learn. We work really hard, make sure to get good sleep, handle conflict intentionally, and expect great things from each other.