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Inlyte Energy

Head of Factory Engineering

San Leandro, CA · On-site

$190K - $250K/yr

Hiring of a team of talented engineers to bring this factory to fruition. * Process development. * Use of KPIs such as yield, takt time and volumes to ensure high equipment uptime and product quality

Factory

Forward Deployed Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Factory is on the cutting edge of software development. We create and deploy AI solutions to accelerate engineering workflows across the world's most innovative companies. We are actively looking for ...

NVIDIA

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Santa Clara, CA · On-site

NVIDIA AI Factory Controls And Monitoring Engineer NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for 30 years. It's an outstanding legacy of innovation that ...

Factory

AI Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Factory is looking for innovative AI Engineers to build and evolve cutting-edge AI systems that transform how software organizations accelerate their productivity and innovation. What you will do and ...

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How much do factory engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for factory engineer in California is $116,803.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,800.00 and $150,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Factory Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Factory Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or industrial engineering, process optimization, and problem-solving, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, PLC programming, Lean manufacturing techniques, and safety regulations is often required, and certifications like Six Sigma can be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and adaptability help Factory Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement. These skills ensure efficient production, equipment reliability, and workplace safety in a manufacturing environment.

What are some common challenges Factory Engineers face when implementing new manufacturing technologies?

Factory Engineers often encounter challenges such as integrating new technologies with legacy equipment, minimizing production downtime during installation, and ensuring team members are adequately trained on new systems. They also need to coordinate closely with production, maintenance, and quality control teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize workflows. Effective communication and project management skills are essential to navigate these challenges and drive continuous improvement.

What does a Factory Engineer do?

A Factory Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the systems and processes used in manufacturing facilities. They work to optimize production efficiency, ensure equipment reliability, and improve safety standards. Factory Engineers often collaborate with other engineers and technicians to troubleshoot issues, develop new manufacturing strategies, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Their role is essential for minimizing downtime, reducing costs, and ensuring the overall productivity of the factory.
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Infographic showing various Factory Engineer job openings in California as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,803 per year, or $56.2 per hour.

Head of Factory Engineering

Inlyte Energy

San Leandro, CA • On-site

$190K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

About Us
Every day shows the increasing need for low-cost, reliable, and safe energy sources. Solar and wind are now the most economic sources of electricity. The challenge is affordable energy storage. An electrical grid powered by renewables requires massive investments in energy storage technologies. Lithium-ion batteries have been deployed on the grid, but the world needs solutions that are lower cost with longer lifetime and better safety, and which are not limited by raw materials availability and foreign supply chains.
At Inlyte, we are driven by a deep-seated hope based on human potential. Our team is transforming the proven sodium metal chloride battery technology into a solution to meet the energy needs of today. Made of iron and sodium, our energy storage systems are built from naturally abundant and inexpensive raw materials. Proven benefits include:
  • Low cost materials and manufacturing
  • Safe, durable in extreme temperatures, long-lifetime, with high round-trip efficiency
  • Domestically-sourced production without supply chain constraints

Inlyte Energy is backed by top tier VCs along with large industrial strategic investors and includes the pioneers and world experts on sodium metal chloride batteries on its team.
Role and Responsibilities
Bringing up a new factory in the US is an exciting opportunity. This role will collaborate closely with a team that has established a pilot line in the UK and has extensive experience in the field of sodium metal chloride batteries. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to scale a technology backed by 40+ years of research in order to shape the electrical grid of tomorrow.
This position will report to the Head of Operations and be in the Bay Area at our Headquarters in San Leandro. We are in the midst of finding our first factory within the western part of the US. As such, there will be travel required.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Equipment selection (eg. kilns, semi-automation, automation, chemical hoppers, cyclers, laser welders) and commissioning for a 300K square foot facility. This includes a solid RFQ process focused on cost, quality and safety.
  • Hiring of a team of talented engineers to bring this factory to fruition.
  • Process development.
  • Use of KPIs such as yield, takt time and volumes to ensure high equipment uptime and product quality
  • After this first factory is built and yielding a high quality product, there will be an opportunity to expand these strategies for follow-on factories and products.

Minimum Requirements
  • Engineering degree with 10+ years experience in management
  • Proven background bringing up large scale manufacturing facilities. Factory will have manual, semi-automated and automated equipment but also kilns and chemical hoppers.
  • Has hired and built effective teams
  • Deep understanding and applied experience in Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA strategies, automated factories and equipment (SCADA, MES/ERP integration, AI for manufacturing).
  • Desire to use/create leading edge systems and strategies like AI, vision systems, digital twins, smart sensors, IOT, edge computing, predictive maintenance, energy optimization, decarbonized heat systems
  • Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Financially savvy with the ability to justify an ROI
  • Effective communicator. Partner with R&D to scale from lab to factory-ready processes with robust quality control. Collaborating with the facilities team for specialized environments.
  • Ability to travel to our UK site and factory site(s) as needed
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic start-up environment
  • A good listener with integrity and humility. A champion of our Practices of Safety, Determination, Teamwork, Humility and Joy.

Preferred Requirements
  • Experience in multiple manufacturing processes and technologies including ceramic pressing and firing, automated battery cell and module assembly, and large scale automation
  • Experience with GMP, ISO 9001/14001
  • Experience with sustainability and waste handling
  • PLM management know-how, including protecting/creating manufacturing IP

Benefits
  • Incentive stock options based on Bay Area comps regardless of location
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance and short term disability (100% of employee's insurance premium and 75% of dependants)
  • 40 hours of paid sick time
  • Hybrid commute option for Bay Area employees
  • Unlimited PTO policy
  • Compensation range for Bay Area: $190k-$250K depending on qualifications, location, and experience

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive community. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

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