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# Manufacturing Engineer at Industrial Electric Manufacturing

- **Company:** Industrial Electric Manufacturing
- **Location:** Tualatin Oregon, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/industrialelectricmanufacturing/jobs/4403588009

## Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer – First-of-Kind (FoK) & Process Development will lead and support the transition of new electrical distribution equipment from engineering design through first-of-kind builds, pilot runs, validation, and successful production launch. This hands-on role is ideal for an engineer with an electrical or mechanical background who enjoys working directly on the manufacturing floor, solving build issues, improving designs for manufacturability, and developing repeatable production methods.

The engineer will partner with Product Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Test, and Manufacturing teams to ensure new products can be built safely, efficiently, consistently, and to customer requirements.

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead manufacturing engineering activities for first-of-kind electrical distribution equipment builds, prototype builds, and pilot production runs.
- Review product designs, drawings, bills of material, specifications, and customer requirements for manufacturability, serviceability, quality, safety, and cost.
- Identify design, process, material, tooling, ergonomic, and quality risks before product release to production.
- Assist in development and documentation for manufacturing methods, sequence of operations, work instructions, standard work, process flow, routings, visual aids, and required tooling.
- Create and maintain build plans, process validation plans, lessons learned, issue logs, and action-item tracking for FoK and pilot builds.
- Lead structured problem-solving activities using tools such as 5 Why, fishbone analysis, PFMEA, control plans, and corrective-action methods.
- Support development and validation of fixtures, assembly aids, test equipment, material presentation, workstations, and error-proofing solutions.
- Establish production-ready labor estimates, cycle times, staffing needs, line balance requirements, and capacity assumptions.
- Coordinate with Quality to define critical-to-quality characteristics, inspection points, test requirements, acceptance criteria, and quality documentation.
- Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers to identify material availability, alternate components, long-lead risks, packaging needs, and supplier quality concerns.
- Participate in design reviews and provide Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) feedback.
- Support the transition from pilot builds to production.
- Track build performance, defects, rework, test failures, throughput, and lessons learned; drive improvements before full production release.
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, quality, electrical, and regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for existing electrical distribution equipment and manufacturing processes.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of manufacturing, product launch, process engineering, electrical equipment, panel assembly, or related experience.
- Electrical or mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience supporting prototype, first-of-kind, pilot, new-product introduction, or production-launch activities.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing-process development, standard work, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, ergonomics, and lean principles.
- Experience with root-cause analysis, PFMEA, control plans, and corrective actions.
- Strong floor presence and ability to work collaboratively with technicians, production leaders, engineers, and quality personnel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to work with CAD drawings and ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience manufacturing electrical distribution equipment, switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, power distribution units, industrial controls, or similar electrical assemblies.
- Experience with UL requirements, NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508A, or other applicable electrical manufacturing standards.
- Familiarity with electrical testing, torque requirements, wire routing, busbar assembly, enclosure fabrication, and mechanical fit-up.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, value-stream mapping, time studies, line balancing, and capacity planning.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, EPLAN, or similar design tools.

Physical Demands

- Office work is performed in an office setting that is climate controlled. Warehouse work is not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust, and fumes. Regularly required to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods (approximately 40% of the workday).
- Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.; Buddy lift up to 100 lbs. Mechanical assistance required for loads exceeding 100 lbs. (not added personnel).

## Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

Recruiting Scams

Beware of recruiting scams. IEM never charges candidates fees, and all recruiter emails come from an @iemfg.com address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, do not share personal information and report it to us at [iemfg.com/contact](https://www.iemfg.com/contact/)

Non-Discrimination Statement

IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.

Privacy

Information collected and processed as part of your IEM Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to IEM's [Workforce Member Privacy Policy.](https://www.iemfg.com/ccpa/)

Use of AI

At IEM, we are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. Use the link below to view how we use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing job applications and your rights as an applicant.

[AI Use in IEM's Hiring Process](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iemfg.com%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Ffae%2Ffile%2Fasset%2F230%2FAI_Use_In_IEMs_Hiring_Process_-_Applicant_Notice.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cthomas.young%40iemfg.com%7Cb3cd884a34174f95ace708df0db5bf43%7C8a049edbe19b4651aeb61e238422b6c6%7C0%7C0%7C639244746581651387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OuABt1%2FXzO2WvIE1uasFLCXc9hd2cW%2F5Lvfktq0pD1w%3D&reserved=0)

## About Industrial Electric Manufacturing

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: IEM designs and manufactures custom low- and medium-voltage electrical power distribution equipment, switchgear, and integrated power infrastructure at scale for critical industries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately held corporation)
- **Headquarters**: Fremont, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1950
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (founded on a family ranch in Fremont, CA)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Industrial electrical manufacturing, power distribution equipment, switchgear, and critical power infrastructure.
- **Target customers**: B2B, serving large-scale enterprises and institutions across Technology & Data Centers, Commercial & Real Estate, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrial & Manufacturing, and Infrastructure & Public Services.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all." IEM partners with customers to plan, engineer, and deliver the future of power, offering the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements and the scale to support ambitious projects. [iemfg.com](https://www.iemfg.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Low Voltage Switchboards (UL 891)**: Customizable electrical distribution boards for commercial and industrial applications.
- **Low Voltage Switchgear (UL 1558)**: Robust, fully-rated switchgear for critical power distribution.
- **Low Voltage Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) (UL 1008)**: Reliable power switching for backup generator systems.
- **Low Voltage Fully Integrated Switchboards**: Combined switchboard and distribution solutions.
- **Panelboards (UL 67)**: Standard and custom panelboard solutions.
- **Medium Voltage Metal-Clad Switchgear**: High-reliability switchgear for medium voltage applications.
- **Medium Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear**: Durable, enclosed switchgear for demanding environments.
- **Medium Voltage Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)**: Medium voltage power switching solutions.
- **Medium Voltage 38 kV Switchgear**: High-voltage switchgear for utility and large-scale applications.
- **Unit Substations**: Integrated substation solutions for power distribution.
- **VESTA Arc-Resistant Switchgear**: Arc-resistant medium voltage switchgear for enhanced safety.
- **Integrated Products (PDU, RPP, Walk-In Enclosures, Custom Assemblies)**: Power distribution units, remote power panels, and custom enclosures for data centers and critical facilities.
- **Field Services**: On-site startup, commissioning, and emergency repair services for power systems, supported by a dedicated team of 100+ field service technicians. [iemfg.com](https://www.iemfg.com/system/uploads/fae/file/asset/134/IEM_Corporate_Brochure_Long_2025-09-02-compressed.pdf)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Over $1 billion in annual sales (as of 2025/2026). [iemfg.com](https://www.iemfg.com/system/uploads/fae/file/asset/134/IEM_Corporate_Brochure_Long_2025-09-02-compressed.pdf)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Privately held; key customers include Hewlett-Packard, Amazon, Apple, and NASA. [iemfg.com](https://www.iemfg.com/careers/)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Approximately 4,800 employees in North America, a 340% increase since 2022.
  - Quadrupled North American manufacturing footprint since 2022, investing over $100 million in advanced manufacturing equipment.
  - 21 major locations in the U.S., Canada, and Belgium.
  - No. 50 on the 2026 Inc. Regionals list (Pacific).
  - No. 1: First Coast’s Largest Manufacturing Companies (Jacksonville Business Journal).
  - Top 30: Largest Manufacturers in the Greater Bay Area (San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal). [iemfg.com](https://www.iemfg.com/system/uploads/fae/file/asset/202/IEM_Company_Brief_2026.pdf)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Custom at Scale**: Combines the flexibility to meet unique technical requirements with the capacity and experience to support demanding project schedules at scale, a rare combination in the industry.
- **75+ Year Track Record**: A proven history of reliability and innovation, including pioneering work in CAD/CAM systems and commercial switchgear, and powering the rise of Silicon Valley.
- **Deep Industry Partnerships**: Strong, long-term relationships with commercial and industrial tech leaders like Hewlett-Packard, Amazon, Apple, and NASA. [iemfg.com](https://www.iemfg.com/careers/)
- **Superior Quality & Testing**: Products are rigorously tested beyond industry standards (UL, ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, seismic) to guarantee long-term reliability.
- **Massive Scale & Capacity**: 1.5M+ square feet of production capacity, 21 major locations, and over $1 billion in annual sales, enabling them to handle the largest and most complex projects.

## Strategic Focus
- **Rapid Expansion**: Aggressively scaling manufacturing capacity and headcount (340% increase since 2022) to meet surging demand from data centers, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
- **Field Service Network Growth**: Expanding a network of field service offices across North America to provide faster, local support for customers.
- **Innovation in Power Infrastructure**: Continuing to develop advanced products like arc-resistant switchgear and integrated power solutions for next-generation data centers and critical facilities.
- **Talent Acquisition**: Actively hiring across engineering, field service, and manufacturing roles to support growth, with a focus on building a skilled workforce through "IEM University" for continuous learning. [iemfg.com](https://www.iemfg.com/careers/)

## Why Work Here
- **Impactful Work**: Employees contribute to powering the world’s most critical infrastructure, including data centers for tech giants like Amazon and Apple, and projects for NASA.
- **Strong Benefits**: 100% coverage of employee-level medical, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with employer match (no vesting schedule); HSA contributions; tuition reimbursement; and opportunity for quarterly bonuses. [iemfg.com](https://www.iemfg.com/careers/)
- **Growth & Development**: "IEM University" provides continuous learning resources, personalized development plans, and role-specific programs. The company promotes from within and offers clear career paths.
- **Culture**: Described as a collaborative community where "listening works" and success comes through teamwork. Emphasizes curiosity, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive, forward-thinking workplace.
- **Work Policy**: Roles range from on-site (manufacturing, engineering labs) to remote (e.g., Power Solution Architect, Lead Electrical Design Engineer). Flexible shifts are available in some locations. [iemfg.com](https://www.iemfg.com/careers/)
- **Notable Perks**: 100% coverage of employee-level medical, dental, and vision; quarterly bonus opportunity; tuition reimbursement; on-the-job training. [iemfg.com](https://www.iemfg.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [IEM Corporate Website](https://www.iemfg.com/)
2. [IEM Careers Page](https://www.iemfg.com/careers/)
3. [IEM Company Brief (PDF)](https://www.iemfg.com/system/uploads/fae/file/asset/202/IEM_Company_Brief_2026.pdf)
4. [IEM Corporate Brochure (PDF)](https://www.iemfg.com/system/uploads/fae/file/asset/134/IEM_Corporate_Brochure_Long_2025-09-02-compressed.pdf)
5. [IEM Job Board (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/industrialelectricmanufacturing)

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