Bruker Daltonics
Manufacturing Engineer, Santa Barbara, CA
Bruker, a world leader in research and development solutions, invites you to join our team in Santa Barbara, CA as a Manufacturing Engineer. With over 60 years of driving progress and more than 11,000 employees across 90 global locations, Bruker continues to shape industries and improve quality of life worldwide.
Responsibilities As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for building and testing precision electronics assemblies, integrating, calibrating, and testing systems, accessories, and upgrades. You will repair and test items returned to the factory, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and Software Development to improve product quality and processes. You will actively create and maintain manufacturing documentation, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure on‑time shipment of orders. You will support new product development builds and ongoing changes to existing products, lead teams, and maintain Bruker’s high standards of quality and performance.
Electro‑mechanical Assembly and Test
System Integration, Testing, and Calibration
Ensure on‑time completion of customer orders
Repair items returned to factory from customer, minimizing customer down‑time
Create and revise manufacturing documentation to support assembly, test, and repair activities
Write Engineering Change Orders to release and revise product documentation
Train others as required on assembly, test, and repair activities
Report material and product defects in accordance with Bruker Processes, providing detailed defect reports
Participate on New Product Introduction teams, representing Manufacturing, to provide input on Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFMA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Participate and lead Continuous Improvement Projects
Ability to travel within US for initial training and future NPI collaboration activities
First 6 months may require ~50% travel (All travel within CA)
Less than 20% travel expected beyond first 6 months
Minimum Qualifications Work independently, strong team player, detail oriented, organized, and hands‑on.
Ability to follow work instructions and processes.
Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, calibration, and repair skills.
Hands‑on assembly and test experience in a similar, highly engineered, low volume, high mix, capital equipment environment that includes mechanical, electronic, and software composition.
Experience in writing work instructions and repair procedures.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Fluency in Microsoft Office products; Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
Experience explaining technical issues and influencing product and process design change with results/data, working with other engineering teams to arrive at solutions.
Travel may be required ~6 weeks per year. Actual travel duration and frequency will depend on project requirements.
Ability to use inspection and measurement equipment; calipers, micrometer, multi‑meter, oscilloscope, etc.
Ability to work in Clean Room Environment.
Experience in manufacturing environment using ERP system and Document Control systems.
Understanding of Non‑conforming Material Process.
Experience in writing engineering change orders.
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to isolate and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
Experience with optics, fibers, and auto‑handling systems.
Experience with SAP ERP system.
Experience with DFx methodologies; DFM, DFS, DFT, etc.
Experience in DFMEA and PFMEA techniques.
Knowledgeable in continuous improvement.
Educational Requirements
Candidate should have minimum of 7 years of related experience in a manufacturing assembly and testing environment.
OR a B.S. in Engineering / Physics and 2+ years of experience.
OR an AA in electro/mechanical field and 3+ years of experience.
Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $64,000 – $113,000. Salary depends on education, training, experience, location, skills, and travel requirements. Full‑time employees may also be eligible for performance‑related incentive and a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays).
Equal‑Opportunity Employer Bruker is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Certain positions require compliance with export control laws; all interviewed candidates will be screened for eligibility.
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Responsibilities As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for building and testing precision electronics assemblies, integrating, calibrating, and testing systems, accessories, and upgrades. You will repair and test items returned to the factory, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and Software Development to improve product quality and processes. You will actively create and maintain manufacturing documentation, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure on‑time shipment of orders. You will support new product development builds and ongoing changes to existing products, lead teams, and maintain Bruker’s high standards of quality and performance.
Electro‑mechanical Assembly and Test
System Integration, Testing, and Calibration
Ensure on‑time completion of customer orders
Repair items returned to factory from customer, minimizing customer down‑time
Create and revise manufacturing documentation to support assembly, test, and repair activities
Write Engineering Change Orders to release and revise product documentation
Train others as required on assembly, test, and repair activities
Report material and product defects in accordance with Bruker Processes, providing detailed defect reports
Participate on New Product Introduction teams, representing Manufacturing, to provide input on Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFMA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
Participate and lead Continuous Improvement Projects
Ability to travel within US for initial training and future NPI collaboration activities
First 6 months may require ~50% travel (All travel within CA)
Less than 20% travel expected beyond first 6 months
Minimum Qualifications Work independently, strong team player, detail oriented, organized, and hands‑on.
Ability to follow work instructions and processes.
Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, calibration, and repair skills.
Hands‑on assembly and test experience in a similar, highly engineered, low volume, high mix, capital equipment environment that includes mechanical, electronic, and software composition.
Experience in writing work instructions and repair procedures.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Fluency in Microsoft Office products; Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
Experience explaining technical issues and influencing product and process design change with results/data, working with other engineering teams to arrive at solutions.
Travel may be required ~6 weeks per year. Actual travel duration and frequency will depend on project requirements.
Ability to use inspection and measurement equipment; calipers, micrometer, multi‑meter, oscilloscope, etc.
Ability to work in Clean Room Environment.
Experience in manufacturing environment using ERP system and Document Control systems.
Understanding of Non‑conforming Material Process.
Experience in writing engineering change orders.
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to isolate and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
Experience with optics, fibers, and auto‑handling systems.
Experience with SAP ERP system.
Experience with DFx methodologies; DFM, DFS, DFT, etc.
Experience in DFMEA and PFMEA techniques.
Knowledgeable in continuous improvement.
Educational Requirements
Candidate should have minimum of 7 years of related experience in a manufacturing assembly and testing environment.
OR a B.S. in Engineering / Physics and 2+ years of experience.
OR an AA in electro/mechanical field and 3+ years of experience.
Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $64,000 – $113,000. Salary depends on education, training, experience, location, skills, and travel requirements. Full‑time employees may also be eligible for performance‑related incentive and a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays).
Equal‑Opportunity Employer Bruker is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Certain positions require compliance with export control laws; all interviewed candidates will be screened for eligibility.
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