Manufacturing Engineer at Torus in South Salt Lake, UT

Summary: Torus is a company focused on building the world’s first mesh energy infrastructure. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a crucial role in setting up and improving manufacturing processes for Torus's energy products, including designing fixtures, selecting equipment, and optimizing production flows. Responsibilities: - Specify, source and implement key production equipment, tooling, automated machinery, and robotics - Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs - Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors - Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout - Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods - Identify opportunities for automation within assembly, test, and material-handling processes - Develop, program, and implement automation systems (PLC-, PC-, or microcontroller-based) to improve safety, quality, and throughput - Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs - Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends - Lead in the “Design For Manufacturing” and continuous improvement process through the assigned product lines - Support product development activities - Complete other tasks as necessary Required Qualifications: - Strong knowledge of manufacturing best practices, including Lean Manufacturing principles - Experience developing new manufacturing processes - Experience with industrial automation tools such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motion systems - Experience designing tooling, jigs, and/or fixtures using SolidWorks - Experience optimizing production processes - Experience integrating robotics, automated test equipment, or control systems into manufacturing environments - Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering degree or related field is required - 1-5+ years related experience (or equivalent) - Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs - Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time - Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings - Ability to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, respiratory protective equipment with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection & safety helmet - Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings - Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations - Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job - Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required Required Skills: Manufacturing best practices, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing process development, Industrial automation tools, PLCs, HMIs, Sensors, Motion systems, Tooling design, Jigs design, Fixtures design, SolidWorks, Production process optimization, Robotics integration, Automated test equipment integration, Control systems integration Benefits: Employee Rewards Package including Equity, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance, Human-centered Paid Time Off including Unlimited Discretionary PTO or 10 days of accrued PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave, Torus paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Peer Recognition Program