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Prosum

Backend Engineer

Tempe, AZ

S. degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. * 3+ years of experience with building software solutions in a corporate or start up engineering environment using Java. * 1+ years of ...

Phoenix Mecano

Engineering Operations Manager

Chino, CA · On-site

$110K/yr

You will own production ramp-up, develop engineering and operations capabilities, strengthen local supplier performance, and serve as the primary technical interface for customers. Why Consider This ...

Last Energy

Quality & Test Engineer

Austin, TX

$71K - $92K/yr

Partner with manufacturing and design engineering on tolerance stack-up, process capability (Cpk), and statistical process control (SPC) * Support supplier quality activities, including source ...

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Last Energy

Quality & Test Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$71K - $92K/yr

Partner with manufacturing and design engineering on tolerance stack-up, process capability (Cpk), and statistical process control (SPC) * Support supplier quality activities, including source ...

Stax Connect

Senior Software Engineer

$125K - $145K/yr

Mentor and level up engineering team members. * Research new technologies, methodologies, and trends to continuously improve our engineering practices and services. * Other duties as assigned.

Last Energy

Quality & Test Engineer

Austin, TX

$71K - $92K/yr

Partner with manufacturing and design engineering on tolerance stack-up, process capability (Cpk), and statistical process control (SPC) * Support supplier quality activities, including source ...

Nexus

Director of Engineering (USA)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

Standing up engineering practices (CI/CD, observability, on-call) in a fast-growing org. * Building automation / internal dev platforms / agentic workflow tooling. * Founding or early engineer at a ...

Stax

Senior Software Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$114K - $150K/yr

Mentor and level up engineering team members. * Research new technologies, methodologies, and trends to continuously improve our engineering practices and services. * Other duties as assigned.

Xcimer Energy

Director of Laser Engineering

Denver, CO · On-site

$220K - $260K/yr

Experience working within fast-growth startup or scale-up engineering environments. $220,000 - $260,000 a year Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base ...

Xcimer Energy

Director of Laser Engineering

Denver, CO · On-site

$220K - $260K/yr

Experience working within fast-growth startup or scale-up engineering environments. Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base salary will be determined on ...

Xcimer Energy

Director of Laser Engineering

Denver, CO · On-site

$220K - $260K/yr

Experience working within fast-growth startup or scale-up engineering environments. $220,000 - $260,000 a year Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base ...

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How much do up engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for up engineering in the United States is $31.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $37.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is up engineering?

Up Engineering typically refers to the field of upstream engineering within the oil and gas industry, which focuses on the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. Upstream engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and managing the processes involved in extracting hydrocarbons from underground reservoirs. Their work includes drilling, well design, reservoir management, and ensuring the efficiency and safety of extraction operations. This role requires a strong background in engineering principles, geology, and project management.

What is the difference between Up Engineering vs Up Engineering?

AspectUp EngineeringUp Engineering
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, relevant certificationsEngineering degree, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial facilitiesConstruction sites, industrial facilities
Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturing, infrastructureConstruction, manufacturing, infrastructure
Common Search IntentJob roles, responsibilities, qualificationsJob roles, responsibilities, qualifications

Since both roles are the same, Up Engineering typically refers to engineering positions involved in construction and industrial projects. The key differences often lie in specific job functions or project focus, but generally, the terms are used interchangeably in the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an upstream engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Upstream Engineer, you need a strong background in petroleum engineering, geology, or a related field, along with analytical and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as PETREL, Eclipse, and experience with drilling, reservoir, and production engineering tools is typically required. Excellent teamwork, communication, and project management skills help you collaborate effectively and adapt to dynamic field environments. These skills and attributes are critical for ensuring safe, efficient, and economically viable exploration and production of oil and gas resources.

What are some typical projects an up engineering team member might work on, and how does collaboration usually occur within the team?

As an Up Engineering team member, you can expect to work on projects ranging from designing scalable cloud-based architectures to developing new features for fintech products. Collaboration is highly valued, with engineers frequently participating in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and cross-functional meetings with product and design teams. The work environment is supportive and fast-paced, often leveraging modern tools like Slack, Jira, and GitHub for transparent communication and project tracking. This structure offers team members consistent opportunities to learn from peers, contribute to impactful products, and grow their technical and leadership skills.
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Infographic showing various Up Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,624 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Director, Scale-up & Engineering

Premier Nutrition

Emeryville, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Here’s what all the hype is about…
Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the proactive wellness space showing clear leadership in the category of protein shakes and powders. We make the brands Premier Protein and Dymatize, and are part of our publicly traded holding company, BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR).
We have a simple, yet powerful, formula for our success, which we’ve been nailing since our founding in 1997. We start with an organization powered by our company purpose—Changing Lives with Good Energy. Then our purpose-driven people are given the support and autonomy to develop and grow. Next, we are super-intentional about designing a culture where everyone feels like they truly connect and belong, which is one of our five company core values. Purpose-driven, connected employees deliver amazing business results. And winning companies with remarkable people and thriving cultures attract and retain top talent, so the cycle becomes self-reinforcing or what we call our regenerative culture.
We don’t mind sharing our formula, since we believe the world would be a better place if more workplaces treated adults like adults and gave them the platform to do the best work of their lives—alongside some truly amazing colleagues. Why don’t more companies do this? It takes deep-in-your-bones conviction to your people, products, and purpose to pull it off. It also takes resisting the urge to try to control people, and instead, trusting them to make the right decisions. The result of our vibrant culture speaks for itself: We were certified as a Great Place to Work™ for the 9th year-running in 2025. And we currently rank #8 on Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in our category and were in the top 12 for each of the last 7 years.
We have a long list of ways we take care of our people, but here are some crowd-pleasers that our employees often say they love most: Year-round ½ day Fridays, in-office massages, free lunches amp; snacks, dogs in the office, culture of belonging celebrations, engaging in-office events like bring your kids to work day, 6% 401k match after 1 year, generous paid family leave regardless of gender, all positions bonus-eligible, company-wide volunteer days, company-matched charitable donations, no employee handbook, no dress code, coaching conversations instead of performance reviews, and walking meetings.
PNC seeks individuals who will flourish in this type of work environment and will add to our culture and help build this high-growth company for the next phase in our amazing journey. Does this sound like you? Then read on…
We believe in the power of mindset, and specifically what we call the Challenger Mindset. Do you take smart, bold risks, display relentless hunger, and see yourself as a builder? We’re looking for individuals who choose action over analysis paralysis—those who start before they feel completely ready, make calculated moves based on the best information available, and build momentum through decisive action rather than perfect planning. You should have an insatiable drive that keeps you agile and forward-thinking, always challenging assumptions, seeking new opportunities, and focusing on long-term impact over short-term wins. Above all, you’re a builder—someone who transforms the status quo, finds smarter, simpler, faster ways to get things done, and inspires others to do the same. #LI-HYBRID
The role you’re interested in…
The successful candidate will be an experienced R amp;D leader who provides strategic direction and technical oversight for scale-up, process engineering, packaging engineering and manufacturing support activities. This role will lead pilot plant operations (internal and external), scale-up efforts at co-manufacturing facilities, and process and packaging improvement initiatives focused on cost optimization and operational efficiency.
The position will lead a team of 5-10 technical professionals and technicians, ensuring pilot plant, scale-up and packaging activities align with business objectives and enable a seamless transition from product/package development, through commercialization. Responsibilities include establishing robust scale-up processes, supporting manufacturing troubleshooting, and ensuring products can be efficiently and reliably produced at commercial scale.
Success in this role requires strong cross-functional leadership and shared accountability for project outcomes. The leader will build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, co-manufacturers, and external service providers to drive projects from development through successful commercialization. This role reports into our VP, Product Development.
If you are ready to flex your thinking between technical problem solving, guiding, enhance scale up program, and coaching team members, then welcome aboard.
The work environment…
So, what’s it like to work here? If you’re based in the greater Bay Area, you’ll walk into our Emeryville office each Tuesday morning and start the in-person portion of our hybrid work week at our weekly all-company meeting and find close to 200 of your colleagues, some sitting with their dogs, talking excitedly through the week ahead and watching a newer teammate tell their personal life and career journey followed by a quick update on any hot topics that might be relevant to the week ahead.
We are a dynamic, HYBRID workplace, with an expectation that all employees come into the office Tuesday through Thursday. We are very intentional about connecting in person for things like innovation, impromptu collaboration, having respectful challenges to get to better decisions, leadership role-modeling, and culture building. Great work cultures are built on stories about what great looks like in practice, and great stories during virtual meetings just don’t happen. The expected pay scale for this role is $200k to $220k, which may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic area (if applicable), and internal equity for the role.
At the beginning of 2026, we moved into our massive modern 133,000 square foot headquarters in Emeryville, California, complete with spacious personal workspaces, gym with rock-climbing wall, a café, free onsite parking, tons of greenery, and many transportation options.
You’re excited about this opportunity because your time will be filled with…
Critical Thinking amp; Technical Leadership: 40% of your time
  • Lead scale-up, commercialization, pilot plant operations, and manufacturing support activities
  • Drive continuous improvement of scale-up and commercialization processes to ensure efficient transitions from development to production
  • Build strategic partnerships with co-manufacturers and external service providers to ensure R amp;D objectives are met
  • Oversee and integrate technical packaging activities in scale-up and commercialization initiatives
  • Provide technical leadership in processing, manufacturing performance, packaging engineering, risk management, and problem-solving
  • Ensure product, package and process compliance through collaboration with cross-functional partners
  • Identify emerging technologies, trends, and external capabilities to strengthen R amp;D and commercialization
  • Provide input on long-term capability, equipment, facility, and talent needs
R amp;I People Leadership amp; Culture: 40% of your time
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing technical team
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
  • Manage resource allocation and priorities to ensure successful project execution
  • Contribute as an active member of the R amp;I Leadership Team
  • Build strong partnerships across functions and external organizations to drive project success
  • Represent and advocates for R amp;I by providing technical insight, strategic thinking, and leadership across the business
The daily stuff that everyone does but few quantify: 20% of your time
  • Attending meetings and presentations
  • Participating in company-wide activities and events galore
  • Impromptu conversations with colleagues
  • Administrivia like email, calendaring, expense reports, and other non-value-added work
What are we looking for?
  • Ability to explain complex technical subject matters to non-technical team
  • Ability to apply technical know-out to real world problems
  • Ability to drive results, pivot quickly as needed
  • Strong collaborative skills and ability to work well in teams
  • Possess curiosity, creativity, and alternative thinking to develop better or new solutions with a scientific approach
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Food Science or similar field
Experience:
  • 12+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry, including thermal processing and aseptic beverage processing, and high-protein RTD scale-up.
  • 5+ years of people leadership experience managing technical teams.
  • Demonstrated success commercializing products (product, process, package) through co-manufacturing partners and supporting manufacturing operations.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and process optimization capabilities.
  • Working knowledge (incl. Mechanical) of processing and packaging equipment and manufacturing systems (batching through packaging)
  • Strong working knowledge of process capability studies, statistical process control and specifications – ability to read, design and interpret specifications
Skills and mindset:
  • Strong ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of external manufacturing organizations
  • Ability to translate complex technical information into clear business recommendations and drive decision-making
  • Proven cross-functional leadership and project management skills with a track record of delivering results through internal and external teams
  • Demonstrated experience managing project risk, solving complex technical challenges, and executing against timelines
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
  • Willingness to travel up to 35%
What the work is like:
  • You'll spend a significant portion of your day working on a computer, reviewing data, creating reports, communicating with partners, and joining virtual and in-person meetings
  • This role requires frequent and ongoing use of a keyboard, mouse, phone, and other office technology
  • You'll regularly navigate multiple systems at once, analyze detailed information, and shift between competing priorities and deadlines
  • You'll communicate regularly with team members, cross-functional partners, external partners, and leaders through meetings, Outlook based email, messaging platforms such as Microsoft Teams, and presentations
  • Occasional movement around the office may be required for meetings, collaboration, and team activities
  • May occasionally lift or move office materials weighing up to 10 pounds
So, if after reading through this long list you’re thinking—I’m not sure I meet 100% of these requirements, should I still apply? YES—if you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate!
The 5 capabilities or mindsets most relevant to this role:
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Thrive in ambiguity amid competing priorities
  • Connect amp; Belong
  • Play to Win
  • Creativity, exploration, amp; innovativeness
You will thrive here and may just do the best work of your life if…
  • You want to be an integral part of shaping and nurturing an amazing work culture
  • You can be flexible in your approach to challenges and abandon past practices if they don’t make sense or lead to a poor outcome
  • You are comfortable being natural, casual, open, and even a bit playful at work
  • You don’t have a big ego and hate siloed thinking
  • You can be friendly, vulnerable, and self-deprecating in one moment, and deal with a challenging, delicate people-related matter as a professional in the next
  • You can do periods of focused, deep work on projects to move the needle
This may not be your ideal next career move if you like…
  • …a lot of structure, rules, and uniformity
  • …a lot of command and control management
  • …a “big company” impersonal, cog-in-the-machine vibe—that ain’t us
  • …to build a beautiful, orderly bureaucracy
  • … things to not change much (we suggest the elevator business for that)
  • …workplaces where there isn’t much ambiguity
  • …to resolve challenging interpersonal situations over instant messaging
  • …to work in your own “silo-of-excellence”
  • …hiding at home with your camera off, better yet, on mute, and demonstrating excellence through email
  • …to chase whatever shiny object presents itself during the day instead of real results through focus
Here’s the deal with our not-so-standard, um…standard interview process because we know you are the curious type, which is why you’re still reading this…
  • Quick 30 min phone chat with a high energy member of our Talent Acquisition team to do a quick overview of your background and answer any burning questions you have
  • Team interviews are kept to a minimum to foster a more efficient, candidate-friendly process (too many int

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