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About the Role

As a Swing Shift Manufacturing Engineer, you will be a key player in setting up and supporting our manufacturing processes. The Engineer is responsible for supporting the manufacturing and fabrication of our BESS (Torus Pulse) and FESS (Torus Spin) products. The role is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining manufacturing equipment, designing manufacturing fixtures, building & optimizing production flows, automating processes, and other similar duties. As a start up, there will be times when this role will require work outside its typical duties.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain production equipment: Waterjets, Fiber Lasers, Bending Equipment, and CNCs
• Support equipment programming.
• Assist with Design Validation Testing and Prototype builds
• 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.
• 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 Experience

• 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 programming CNC equipment
• Experience with metal fabrication processes.
• Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering degree or related field is required
• 1-5+ years related experience (or equivalent)

Preferred Experience

• Experience designing and modeling the following in SolidWorks: sheet metal, tube laser, and steel structures are preferred
• Hands-on building and fabricating are preferred

You’ll be a great fit at Torus if you’re motivated by building durable systems and taking responsibility for how they perform in the field. This role is well suited for a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys working through ambiguity, collaborating closely across teams, and solving practical problems that directly impact product reliability and performance. If you take pride in thoughtful design, clear documentation, and seeing your work move from concept to deployment, you’ll find meaningful long‑term impact here.

Our Perks & 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 (based on employment status) including unlimited discretionary PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave.
• Torus paid Life with option to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Peer Recognition Program

Additional Details

Background CheckAll candidates are subject to a background check.

Location + Travel The role based in our GigaOne Salt Lake Headquarters Warehouse, and our South Salt Lake R&D Location, both located in Salt Lake City, UT.
Schedule Full-Time, Salaried

Compensation $80,000 - $120,000 (Note: We have the flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact the corresponding pay range.)

Shift Differential10% on top of base salary

Work Authorization Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Torus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.