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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

Freeform

Factory Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

As a Factory Software Engineer, you will develop and deploy software systems for autonomous metal 3D printing factories, impacting performance, reliability, and scalability of factory systems.

HADRIAN

Factory Simulation Engineer

Torrance, CA

... factory development engineering, and operations teams. This cornerstone role is centered on the design, development, and deployment of simulation systems that support rapid decision making for ...

HADRIAN

Factory Simulation Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$90K - $160K/yr

... factory development engineering, and operations teams. This cornerstone role is centered on the design, development, and deployment of simulation systems that support rapid decision making for ...

Amca

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

El Segundo, CA

$96K - $132K/yr

Collaborate with factory engineering and manufacturing teams to validate production approaches, lead times, and tooling requirements before bid submission. * Act as the technical bridge between ...

DMG MORI USA, INC

Factory Applications Engineer

Davis, CA · On-site

$38.46 - $45.67/hr

Factory Applications and Installation Engineer Reports to : Factory Applications Leader Location : DMG MORI Manufacturing USA - 3601 Faraday Avenue, Davis, CA 95618 Hours : Monday through Friday, 8 ...

Amca

Senior Supply Chain Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Collaborate with factory engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to validate sourcing strategies, lead times, and supplier requirements before bid submission. * Act as the technical bridge ...

Factory

Software Engineer, Deployed

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 ...

Amca

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$115K - $170K/yr

Today, we operate seven factories nationwide, including our advanced prototyping and testing ... You will read engineering drawings, interpret requirements, build out BOMs, and produce CAD as ...

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How much do factory engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 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 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.

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 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.
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Infographic showing various Factory Engineer job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,803 per year, or $56.2 per hour.

Manager, System Software Engineering - Factory

Nvidia Corporation

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Nvidia rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 242 rated software companies

Job description

NVIDIA's invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern deep learning - the next era of computing - with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as "the AI computing company." We're looking to grow our company and establish teams with the most thoughtful people in the world.
We are the Datacenter System Software team, and we are looking for a highly motivated, creative Engineering Manager to drive Factory System Software and Diagnostics Integration end to end. You will build and lead a global engineering team delivering embedded code, application programs, and diagnostic updates. These updates support factories building NVIDIA's GPU- and DPU-based products. This includes tightly coupled rack-scale systems such as GB200/GB300 NVL72 and next-generation platforms. The work covers concurrent NPI ramps and sustaining production. You will partner with system architects, firmware developers, SWQA, product engineering, compliance and security teams, program and product management, and ODM/CM manufacturing partners to ensure the highest-quality releases land on factory floors - and that no bug is discovered there first. Join us at the forefront of technological advancement.
What you'll be doing:
  • Build, lead, mentor, and grow a global factory engineering team spanning the US and Taiwan - operating a follow-the-sun coverage model with on-site presence at ODM/CM partner factories. Own hiring, career development, calibration, and succession planning.
  • Define Factory readiness scope and workflows for rack scale products coordinating multi-functionally with product management, technical architects and program management. Deliver those workflows through the validation matrix, ensuring delivered firmware and software is of the highest quality. Solutions must scale and be resilient.
  • Own technical leadership for how firmware, software, and diagnostics releases reach factories building rack-scale systems. These systems include tightly coupled compute and switch trays. Build the end-to-end infrastructure and workflows that ensure every release arrives with efficient quality.
  • Left-shift release quality: partner with all matrixed organizations - developers, SWQA, and product engineering - in a fast-moving environment with end-to-end CI/CD so that no bug is first found at a factory site. Enforce well-placed quality gates at every product landmark, publish and track indicators at a regular cadence, and report release progress to collaborators and executives.
  • Own the factory escalation path: triage SLAs, 24×7 coverage, failure root-cause and deflection, and bonepile burn-down - minimizing line-down time through NPI ramps and mass production.
  • Shape the team's roadmap and drive innovation with a strong focus on automation and AI-assisted validation and triage - automating station readiness, firmware-update flows, and log triage so senior engineering time shifts from setup to analysis.
  • Continuously analyze factory processes, systems, and workflows to identify improvement and optimization opportunities; remove bottlenecks, document and publish standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure the team performs in the most efficient and transparent way against measurable targets.

What we need to see:
  • 10+ overall years in the software industry with specialization in system software and/or firmware development.
  • 3+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experience, including building and leading geographically distributed teams.
  • BS, MS, or PhD in CS, CE, EE, or a related technical field - or equivalent experience.
  • Proven track record of shipping scalable server products through factory ramps - from NPI bring-up to mass production - collaborating with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, diagnostics, and QA teams.
  • Experience working with ODM/OEM partners to deliver quality servers and solutions for large-scale data centers.
  • A self-starter who loves finding creative solutions to complicated problems, with excellent written and oral communication skills - including executive-level reporting - strong work ethic, and dedication to teamwork.
  • Flexibility to work and communicate effectively across teams, partners, and time zones.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:
  • Experience leading bring-up for sophisticated rack-scale compute architectures like GB200/GB300 NVL72.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing test flows (L6/L10/L11/L12 stations), factory test coverage, and MES integration.
  • Hands-on experience with x86/ARM system architecture and coding (C/C++, Python). Experience with SCM (Git, Perforce) and project management tools (Jira).
  • Track record of integrating AI/LLM tooling into engineering workflows - for triage, validation, log analysis, or test generation.
  • Experience standing up follow-the-sun support organizations with measurable response SLAs.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 4, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Nvidia

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993

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