Production Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA
Production Engineer jobs in San Jose, California are concentrated in Silicon Valley's semiconductor, hardware, and advanced manufacturing sectors, with demand centered in North San Jose, the Alum Rock industrial corridor, and the Great Mall area of Milpitas. Employers hiring right now include Etched, Zscaler, and Skeleton Technologies. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Production Engineer Cell Assembly (m/f/x) - CA, USA
Skeleton Technologies is looking for a Production Engineer Cell Assembly (m/f/x) to join our team in San Jose, CA.
About Skeleton
Skeleton Technologies is a global leader in critical power infrastructure for AI data centers and electrical grid stability, founded in 2009. Power today is more than electricity.
It is national security, digital continuity, and economic resilience. Skeleton is the Backbone of Power: equipping AI data centers, electrical grids, defense systems, and critical infrastructure with the resilience to withstand surges, instability, and failure. Our power systems protect GPU clusters from millisecond-level spikes, enable hyperscalers to run at higher rack densities without grid compromise, and make AI data centers up to more 40% energy efficient. We keep the lights on when grids fluctuate, stabilising electrical infrastructure under the combined pressure of accelerating renewable energy deployment and surging AI demand.
When power fails, critical operations stop. We exist to prevent that in microseconds. Powering the infrastructure that powers everything else. As of 3 weeks ago, we are the newest unicorn company from Estonia following our newest investment round led by Siemens.
Responsibilities
- Specify a new cell assembly line and accompany the project from equipment order through to ramp-up in Skeleton's factory.
- Act as the single point of contact for the equipment manufacturer during project execution, tracking the supplier's progress through regular timeline and task list reviews.
- Travel to China to conceptualize, define and test the new production line.
- Afterwards build up the first line in San Jose, CA; then the 2nd line in TX
- Ensure that the agreed technical specifications are implemented in the equipment.
- Solve and close technical open points related to the equipment.
- Distribute and track the on-time closure of tasks owned by Skeleton internally.
- Maintain and structure equipment-related documentation for future scale-up phases.
- Own the equipment FAT at the manufacturer's site, including the FAT report, assignment of post-FAT improvement actions, and acting as contact person for the move-in to Skeleton's factory.
- Own equipment commissioning and SAT in Skeleton's factory.
- Document the SAT report and ensure post-SAT improvement actions are closed on time.
- Prepare materials for equipment-related decisions in the Steering Committee.
- Create the documents required for machine suppliers, equipment validation, and equipment commissioning.
- Calculate manufacturing output in line with the overall scale-up requirements.
- Travel for more than 50% of your working time to support equipment projects at supplier sites and Skeleton’s facility in Leipzig, Germany. Current destinations include San Jose, California; Germany and China, with trips occurring monthly and lasting up to several weeks.
Skills
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Proven experience ramping up production equipment from supplier handover until the performance criteria are met, ideally in a new product introduction (NPI) or new production line launch.
- Solid experience with production equipment and automation, including PLC-controlled, interlinked production lines.
- Hands-on robot programming experience, ideally with KUKA robots (Fanuc is a plus).
- Experience with welding, beading, and crimping processes; experience with Trumpf laser systems is a plus.
- Experience with end-of-line testing.
- Experience with cell assembly equipment, including electrolyte filling.
- Background in battery, energy storage, or e-mobility manufacturing (e.g. electric motors, e-axles), or with a manufacturer of such production equipment.
- Resilience and a hands-on mindset during intensive ramp-up phases, with the ability to handle unexpected problems.
- Willingness to travel frequently (50% or more during the ramp-up phase), including regular trips to China and stays of 3–4 weeks during equipment acceptance.
- Fluent English; German and Chinese language skills are an advantage.
Existing US work authorization is not required to apply. For this position, Skeleton can currently support TN applications for eligible Canadian or Mexican citizens and qualifying H-1B changes of employer that do not require a new cap lottery selection. Other employer-sponsored immigration routes are currently unavailable. Eligibility will be assessed individually.
Pay: From $160,000.00 per year
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Jose, CA 95138: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Which of the following best describes your US employment authorization or immigration support needs?
A. I can work for Skeleton in the United States without employer immigration sponsorship or support.
B. I would require TN support and am a Canadian or Mexican citizen. I understand that my qualifications and the position must also meet TN requirements.
C. I would require an H-1B change of employer and have previously been counted against the H-1B cap.
D. I would require a different employer-sponsored immigration route.
E. I am unsure which option applies to me.
Experience:
- hands-on machine work in manufacturing environments: 3 years (Required)
- battery cell assembly manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
Production Engineer Cell Assembly (m/f/x) - CA, USA
Skeleton Technologies is looking for a Production Engineer Cell Assembly (m/f/x) to join our team in San Jose, CA.
About Skeleton
Skeleton Technologies is a global leader in critical power infrastructure for AI data centers and electrical grid stability, founded in 2009. Power today is more than electricity.
It is national security, digital continuity, and economic resilience. Skeleton is the Backbone of Power: equipping AI data centers, electrical grids, defense systems, and critical infrastructure with the resilience to withstand surges, instability, and failure. Our power systems protect GPU clusters from millisecond-level spikes, enable hyperscalers to run at higher rack densities without grid compromise, and make AI data centers up to more 40% energy efficient. We keep the lights on when grids fluctuate, stabilising electrical infrastructure under the combined pressure of accelerating renewable energy deployment and surging AI demand.
When power fails, critical operations stop. We exist to prevent that in microseconds. Powering the infrastructure that powers everything else. As of 3 weeks ago, we are the newest unicorn company from Estonia following our newest investment round led by Siemens.
Responsibilities
- Specify a new cell assembly line and accompany the project from equipment order through to ramp-up in Skeleton's factory.
- Act as the single point of contact for the equipment manufacturer during project execution, tracking the supplier's progress through regular timeline and task list reviews.
- Travel to China to conceptualize, define and test the new production line.
- Afterwards build up the first line in San Jose, CA; then the 2nd line in TX
- Ensure that the agreed technical specifications are implemented in the equipment.
- Solve and close technical open points related to the equipment.
- Distribute and track the on-time closure of tasks owned by Skeleton internally.
- Maintain and structure equipment-related documentation for future scale-up phases.
- Own the equipment FAT at the manufacturer's site, including the FAT report, assignment of post-FAT improvement actions, and acting as contact person for the move-in to Skeleton's factory.
- Own equipment commissioning and SAT in Skeleton's factory.
- Document the SAT report and ensure post-SAT improvement actions are closed on time.
- Prepare materials for equipment-related decisions in the Steering Committee.
- Create the documents required for machine suppliers, equipment validation, and equipment commissioning.
- Calculate manufacturing output in line with the overall scale-up requirements.
- Travel for more than 50% of your working time to support equipment projects at supplier sites and Skeleton’s facility in Leipzig, Germany. Current destinations include San Jose, California; Germany and China, with trips occurring monthly and lasting up to several weeks.
Skills
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Proven experience ramping up production equipment from supplier handover until the performance criteria are met, ideally in a new product introduction (NPI) or new production line launch.
- Solid experience with production equipment and automation, including PLC-controlled, interlinked production lines.
- Hands-on robot programming experience, ideally with KUKA robots (Fanuc is a plus).
- Experience with welding, beading, and crimping processes; experience with Trumpf laser systems is a plus.
- Experience with end-of-line testing.
- Experience with cell assembly equipment, including electrolyte filling.
- Background in battery, energy storage, or e-mobility manufacturing (e.g. electric motors, e-axles), or with a manufacturer of such production equipment.
- Resilience and a hands-on mindset during intensive ramp-up phases, with the ability to handle unexpected problems.
- Willingness to travel frequently (50% or more during the ramp-up phase), including regular trips to China and stays of 3–4 weeks during equipment acceptance.
- Fluent English; German and Chinese language skills are an advantage.
Existing US work authorization is not required to apply. For this position, Skeleton can currently support TN applications for eligible Canadian or Mexican citizens and qualifying H-1B changes of employer that do not require a new cap lottery selection. Other employer-sponsored immigration routes are currently unavailable. Eligibility will be assessed individually.
Pay: From $160,000.00 per year
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Jose, CA 95138: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Which of the following best describes your US employment authorization or immigration support needs?
A. I can work for Skeleton in the United States without employer immigration sponsorship or support.
B. I would require TN support and am a Canadian or Mexican citizen. I understand that my qualifications and the position must also meet TN requirements.
C. I would require an H-1B change of employer and have previously been counted against the H-1B cap.
D. I would require a different employer-sponsored immigration route.
E. I am unsure which option applies to me.
Experience:
- hands-on machine work in manufacturing environments: 3 years (Required)
- battery cell assembly manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Production Engineer Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a production engineer job in San Jose?
Target San Jose's semiconductor fabrication, chip packaging, and hardware manufacturing employers, which post the highest volume of production engineer openings locally. Roles cluster in North San Jose and the industrial parks near Mineta San Jose International Airport. Candidates with hands-on fab or SMT line experience, familiarity with lean manufacturing, and exposure to high-volume consumer electronics production stand out in this specific market.
Which companies hire production engineers in San Jose?
San Jose production engineer roles are posted by Etched, Zscaler, and Skeleton Technologies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market skews toward semiconductor equipment makers, disk drive and storage hardware firms, and defense electronics companies that maintain manufacturing operations in and around San Jose.
Are there remote production engineer jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though opportunities are limited since production engineering is largely hands-on and tied to physical equipment, fab lines, and manufacturing floors. About 40% of production engineer openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to cover process documentation, yield analysis, and supplier quality work rather than direct floor operations.
How can I get a production engineer job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path locally is through a manufacturing technician or process technician role at one of San Jose's semiconductor or electronics hardware facilities, which frequently hire candidates with associate degrees or vocational training. San Jose State University's engineering co-op and internship pipelines feed directly into North San Jose employers, and contract manufacturing agencies in the area often place entry-level candidates on production teams before they convert to full-time roles.
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