Super Micro Computer
Manufacturing Engineer (Lean/Automation)
Campbell, Santa Clara County
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About the role
- Follow ISO guidelines to promote industrial work safety, quality, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability in all activities.
- Provide reports for production management on quality reviews, defect trends, and lean improvement impacts, with emphasis on preparing for AI factory metrics.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily failure analysis on defective server assemblies using lean methodologies, including root cause identification with AOI and other automated inspection tools, and execute tests to validate fixes to support AI infrastructure production.
- Implement production automation enhancements, such as integrating PLCs, robotics, sensors, SCADA systems, and AOI to streamline server assembly, tray/subassembly, and rack integration processes.
- Lead Kaizen events and apply lean tools (5S, VSM, Kanban, SMED) to optimize workflows, reduce cycle times, and enhance efficiency in AI factory environments, including liquid cooling and high-speed cabling.
- Work with R&D and QA teams to diagnose defects, implement Engineering Change Orders (ECO), model conversions, and scripting/batch files for automated testing and reporting in server production.
- Perform visual inspections, functional tests, and process optimizations using Six Sigma principles to improve quality control and meet production schedules for AI infrastructure.
- Willing to do assigned tasks requested by the company and support management to achieve business targets, including occasional beyond-regular-hours assistance.
Requirements
- familiarity with PLC programming, HMI, and network protocols (Modbus, OPC UA).
- Proficiency in lean tools (Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen) and technical instruments like oscilloscopes, multimeters, or diagnostic software for root cause analysis in automated environments.
Nice to have
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred
- minimum 2 years of work experience in production or industrial settings, with focus on server troubleshooting and automation.
- junior positions available for candidates interested in lean manufacturing careers with emphasis on automation and server quality improvement.
Compensation
- $90,000 - $110,000
- The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role.
- In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.
- Salary comparison:
- The number of jobs in each salary range for all:
- $68,617
Benefits
- Teledyne Vision Solutions
Company info
- We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms.
Equal opportunity
- Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population.
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