Manufacturing Engineer – Inspection & Cleaning Robotics (Solar Industry)

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Job Description: Manufacturing Process Engineer Fremont, CA | Onsite: Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the industrialization, assembly, and test strategy for robotic inspection and cleaning systems deployed in utility-scale solar PV plants. This role owns the end-to-end manufacturing process, from in-house pilot builds through scale-up and successful transfer to contract manufacturing partners. Key Responsibilities: Manufacturing Process Ownership: Define, develop, and document end-to-end assembly and test processes for robotic inspection and cleaning platforms Establish station layouts, tooling requirements, work instructions, and quality control checkpoints Support early builds while working with contract manufacturers ensuring equipment, assembly line and process readiness for scale Manage functional, diagnostic, and end-of-line test procedures and test stations Lead first-article builds, process validation, and root-cause failure analysis Scale-Up & Contract Manufacturing Transfer: Lead manufacturing handoff to MAI and CM partners Develop and/or approve process documentation, training materials, and tooling packages Act as technical ma...