Who is Elve?Elve, Inc is a deep-tech startup in Davis, CA, specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-efficiency lightweight millimeter-wave and near-THz RF power amplifiers. Our groundbreaking technology enables 100x faster wireless internet access in urban settings and remote locations, revolutionizing the future of wireless connectivity well beyond 5G. We are looking for process development engineers to join our team and contribute to the advancement of our technology. If you are passionate about RF electronics, microfabrication, precision assembly, and working on cutting-edge technology, then we want to hear from you!Job DescriptionThis role owns the design, build, and deployment of physical automation systems across manufacturing and test operations. The Automation & Mechatronics Engineer will develop fixtures, tooling, robotics, and automated workcells that increase throughput, speed, consistency, and safety.This is a hands-on role requiring comfort with hardware, controls, and iterative deployment in a live manufacturing environment. You can expect a split between design, coding, hands-on hardware assembly, implementation, validation, and hands-on hardware debugging.Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated manufacturing and test equipment (robotics, fixtures, tooling, workcells), including robotic systems and IoT logging to improve throughput and reduce manual laborCollaborate with manufacturing, test, and quality teams to define automation requirements and perform safety and function validationTroubleshoot and improve existing automation systems for reliability and maintainabilityDevelop and maintain documentation for automation systems including SOPs and maintenance proceduresRequired Qualifications Proven experience in mechatronics, robotics, or automation engineering for manufacturing processesExperience with design, training, and deployment of robotics, sensors, actuators, and control systemsHands-on experience deploying automation in manufacturing or test environmentsAbility to independently design, build, and debug physical systemsPython programmingProven knowledge and experience deploying IoT systems in production environmentsPreferred Qualifications 3+ years of experience in relevant roles in a commercial settingExperience with industrial robotics, AI-driven robotics, or vision systemsFamiliarity with Solidworks and GD&TFamiliarity with discrete manufacturingExperience working in fast-moving venture-backed companiesBenefits Include:Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)VacationA taste of the start-up lifeExposure to cutting-edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturingWhat it's like to work at Elve We are an expanding team, on a mission to bring the next generation of high-speed wireless connectivity to a billion people worldwide. That kind of impact is not going to be achieved with incremental improvements- we are gunning for orders of magnitude advances in production capability, cost, size, and power in the mm-wave RF amplifier market. We work really hard, make sure we get good sleep, we handle conflict intentionally, and we expect great things from each other.#J-18808-Ljbffr