Hadrian
Build Engineer, General
$135K–$250K
Los Angeles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Feb 7, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, particularly in systems engineering or automation deployment roles.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Develops and deploys manufacturing processes, automated work cells, and production systems for early-stage and customer-driven builds.
What you'll do
- Design and deploy first-generation manufacturing systems and automation tools.
- Work with cross-functional teams and design engineers to improve manufacturability and production processes.
- Troubleshoot equipment and implement automation to improve uptime, quality, and process efficiency.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, particularly in systems engineering or automation deployment roles.
- Proven ability to work with design engineers on early-stage product development and translate design intent into manufacturing solutions.
- Strong DFM expertise and demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and drive cross-functional alignment.
Nice to have
- Experience transitioning products from prototype to scalable volume manufacturing or implementing production automation and test systems.
- Proficiency in Excel and SQL, or experience managing or mentoring engineering teams.
Pay
$135K – $250K USD base salary
Tools
Excel, SQL
AI focus
The role develops automated manufacturing systems and autonomous production capabilities. The posting also states that AI-assisted tools are used in recruiting, not to make hiring decisions.
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