Field Application Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

Title: Sr. Field Application Engineer

We are establishing a new assembly plant in San Jose, CA, and are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead this strategic initiative.

Location: Silicon Valley, CA

Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

You will oversee planning, construction, and daily management of our new assembly facility, focused on power distribution hardware production/assembly. Your mission is to build a lean, agile manufacturing hub that delivers UL/IEC-compliant, high-quality products while optimizing costs and fostering cross-functional collaboration between U.S. operations and global engineering teams.

Qualifications

Leadership & Soft Skills

· Ability to navigate cross-cultural teams and resolve high-stakes operational challenges.

· Expertise in Six Sigma for defect reduction and OEE optimization in high-mix/low-volume environments.

Technical Expertise

· Proven success in new plant startups and lean/automation integration.

· Proven experience with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) for electrical enclosures and modular power systems.

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

· Deep knowledge of power distribution hardware (PDUs, busways, connectors) production processes and UL/ANSI/IEC standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Team & Compliance Leadership

· Recruit and train technicians and ERP/MES system operations.

· Ensure adherence to U.S. AU.S.bly/Made labeling requirements.

• Plant Setup & Ramp-Up

· Lead site selection, facility layout implementation, and assembly line setup, ensuring compliance with ISO9001, ISO 14001, OSHA, and ISO 45001 standards.

· Develop production/ assembly line workflows, integrating lean manufacturing principles.

• Operational Excellence

· Implement rigorous quality control systems for safety testing, certification management (UL, CE, etc.), and product traceability.

· Drive manufacturing automation to maximize throughput.

• Supply Chain Localization

· Screen and qualify regional suppliers, reducing lead times.

· Manage inventory and align with JIT delivery models.

Why Join Us?

• Growth: Access a global R&D network and mentorship from industry veterans in data center hardware infrastructure.
• Impact: Shape the backbone of next-gen data centers by producing critical power infrastructure locally.
• Benefits:
• Competitive Salary + Health Insurance + Dental Insurance+ Retirement Plan.
• Annual training stipend.
• Paid Day Off

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Pay: $79,099.00 - $139,090.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Did you have any work experience in a data center,/Electrical hardware/IT infrastructure? Please provide some details about your experiences if possible.

Work Location: In person