Product Engineer 1 at Lanner Electronics USA Inc – Union City, California

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write, maintain, and periodically update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and Quality Control (QC) checklists.
• Build clear production instructions and SOPs for implementation on production lines, supporting both Pilot and Mass Production (MP) phases.
• Analyze production test logs, test results, and procedures to identify opportunities for quality, yield, and efficiency improvement.
• Review existing manufacturing processes and develop solutions to improve productivity, reduce costs, or improve product quality.
• Ensure compliance with approved production methods, quality standards, and documented procedures.
• Manage, review, and support engineering changes (ECNs/ECOs) for the assigned production area or zone.
• Coordinate engineering changes with production demands, training requirements, and evolving labor standards.
• Support implementation of approved changes on the production floor with proper documentation and training.
• Build, modify, and maintain test automation tools, scripts, and fixtures to support production testing.
• Support troubleshooting of production test issues related to hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Build and create new Proof of Concept (POC) products to support sales efforts, new product configurations, and customer-specific requirements.
• Validate manufacturability, test coverage, and production readiness of new configurations prior to Pilot or MP release.
• Document POC build procedures, test results, and lessons learned to support future production implementation.
• Demonstrate strong self-learning capability to acquire new technical knowledge and manufacturing skills.
• Train and educate production teams and cross-functional departments on new processes, SOPs, tools, engineering changes, and POC learnings.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Test, Supply Chain, PM, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth execution and customer satisfaction.
• Follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform assigned job functions.
• Work under immediate supervision with limited requirement for independent judgment.
• Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1–2 years of experience as a Production Engineer or in a related manufacturing engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of formal education and experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Electronic, or Computing Engineering.
• Ability to work effectively across departments as a collaborative team member.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate engineering changes, POC activities, training, and production execution.
• Ability to manage engineering changes while balancing production schedules, training needs, and labor standards
Knowledge of computer hardware specifications and system-level components.
• Familiarity with production methods, manufacturing processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Required knowledge of Linux-based platforms and working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail in documentation, testing, and process execution.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge in MES, repair and Troubleshooting is a plus.
• Experience with test automation, scripting, and production testing is preferred.