Senior Manufacturing Engineer
$77K - $105K/yr
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more ... meters, network products, and battery-powered devices. You will apply mechanical engineering ...
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
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Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more ... Work with Engineering and Quality teams on verification and validation, environmental and ...
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more ... Work with Engineering and Quality teams on verification and validation, environmental and ...
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more ... Work with Engineering and Quality teams on verification and validation, environmental and ...
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more ... Work with Engineering and Quality teams on verification and validation, environmental and ...
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Do workers at Itron get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Does Itron pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
56% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
56% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do workers at Itron worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
69% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
69% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Do Itron workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
70% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
70% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
How easy is it for Itron workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
92% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
92% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Itron?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
44% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
44% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do Itron managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
77% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
77% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Do jobs at Itron spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
8% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
8% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at Itron?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Itron feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Itron get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
80% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
80% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Itron?
Most people feel stressed out here.
87% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
87% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Do people at Itron enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at Itron recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Itron?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Itron?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 59% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
In the last year, 59% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people think Itron’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
88% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
88% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Itron is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
71% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
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$77K - $105K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Posted 7 days ago
Itron rating
6.2
Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
121st of 139 rated electronics manufacturers
Job description
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer working for the Manufacturing Engineering team at Itron in West Union, SC, you will lead the design, development, deployment, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and automated assembly systems to enable the profitable manufacturing of electricity meters, gas meters, network products, and battery-powered devices. You will apply mechanical engineering fundamentals and industrial automation expertise to design robust manufacturing solutions, improve equipment performance, and reduce total manufacturing cost (TMC). You will also provide technical leadership through hands-on troubleshooting, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship of junior engineers and co-ops, ensuring sustainable long-term manufacturing capability.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, develop, install, qualify, and sustain manufacturing equipment and automated assembly systems to support the profitable manufacturing of electricity meters, gas meters, network products, and battery-powered devices (BPD).
- Lead mechanical design efforts including concept development, CAD modeling and analysis, DFMEA/PFMEA/MFMEA support, fabrication, assembly, installation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment and tooling.
- Develop, integrate, and support industrial automation solutions utilizing industrial robots (FANUC, Staubli, etc.), PLCs (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, etc.), vision systems (Cognex, FANUC iRVision), safety systems, and material handling equipment.
- Own the full equipment lifecycle including specifications, supplier engagement, FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, validation, and handoff to Operations.
- Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), improve First Pass Yield (FPY), and reduce Scrap and Rework to reduce Total Manufacturing Cost (TMC) through analysis of equipment performance, downtime, cycle time, and failure modes, implementing sustainable corrective actions.
- Provide onsite and remote technical support to troubleshoot equipment, automation systems, and mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring stable production.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including equipment specifications, drawings, schematics, risk assessments, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), preventative maintenance schedules, and control plans.
- Mentor junior manufacturing engineers and technicians, providing guidance on mechanical design, automation best practices, troubleshooting, and structured problem-solving.
- Utilize manufacturing data (including MS-SQL databases, Power BI dashboards) to generate reports, identify issues, and drive data-driven continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to support New Product Introduction (NPI), representing Manufacturing Engineering throughout the Product Lifecycle (PLC).
- Deploy Lean manufacturing principles and tools to drive daily accountability on critical KPIs - Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (SQDIP).
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in highvolume production environments, with handson involvement in equipment design, industrial automation, and system integration.
- Strong mechanical engineering background, including CAD design (PTC Creo, SolidWorks), machine design principles, equipment build/debug, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Proven experience with industrial automation systems including robots (FANUC, Staubli), PLCs (AllenBradley), vision systems (Cognex), safety systems, and integration of sensors, actuators, and tooling.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex manufacturing problems, identify root causes, and implement solutions that improve OEE, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing costs.
- Strong communication, leadership, and mentorship skills, with experience coaching and developing lessexperienced engineers.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement tools, and structured problemsolving methodologies (e.g., A3, 8D).
- Project management experience.
- Experience working with external equipment suppliers, system integrators, and crossfunctional teams.
- Experience working with manufacturing data systems, performance dashboards, or analytical tools used to monitor equipment and operational KPIs.
Travel:1 - 10%
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and more!
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com
About Itron
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Industry
Utilities
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Liberty Lake, WA, US
Year founded
1977