Product Engineer Inneos Pleasanton, CA Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $95,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Industrial automation Teamwork Laboratory instruments Electronics test execution Engineering development testing Bachelor of Science Electronics test data analysis Software development Manufacturing Electrical Engineering Automated test equipment (ATE) Data analysis software Full Job Description Company description At Inneos, LLC, we design and manufacture advanced VCSEL-based optical components, subsystems, and end-user products for the medical, military, aerospace, and commercial OEM markets. Our technology powers high-definition optical interconnects for operating rooms, flight control systems, security, conferencing, and premium home theater applications. As we continue to expand into high-speed datacom, optical sensing, and industrial automation, we are building the next generation of photonic and high-speed electronic solutions. With operations in Pleasanton, CA; Alpharetta, GA; and Zephyr Cove, NV, Inneos offers engineers the opportunity to solve challenging technical problems and develop innovative products from concept through production.
Position Summary:
The Product Engineer plays a key role in bringing advanced optical and high-speed electronic products from initial concept through full production. Operating across product development, qualification, test automation, and continuous improvement, this hands-on role owns product performance, manufacturability, and yield in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Full-Lifecycle Ownership:
Own product performance across prototype validation, qualification, manufacturing release, and sustaining engineering.
Test & Process Automation:
Develop and optimize automated manufacturing and test execution systems, including automated pick-and-place programming and test script development. Failure Analysis (FA): Perform electrical, optical, and component failure analysis to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement in product reliability and manufacturing yield.
Lab Characterization:
Characterize high-speed optical transceivers, optoelectronic devices, and electrical interfaces.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with hardware design, software, and manufacturing teams to transition new product introductions (NPI) smoothly from engineering to volume production.
Minimum Requirements:
Degree:
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
Automation Software:
Strong experience developing automated test scripts and data analysis tools using Python (e.g., PyVISA, NumPy, Pandas, SCPI).
Instrumentation:
Hands-on experience with high-speed laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and optical power meters.
Hardware Aptitude:
Solid understanding of high-speed electronic circuit fundamentals, signal integrity, and optical communication principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with optoelectronic components such as VCSELs, edge-emitting lasers, photodiodes, or optical transceivers. Direct exposure to automated assembly processes (e.g., SMT, pick-and-place equipment, die bonding). Familiarity with root-cause failure analysis methodologies and statistical process control (SPC).
Travel Requirements :
Frequency:
Occasional travel (typically 10% - 15%).
Scope:
May include domestic travel between Inneos locations (Pleasanton, CA; Alpharetta, GA; Zephyr Cove, NV) or visits to key manufacturing partners and customer sites as needed for product deployment, NPI bring-up, or supplier collaboration. Why Join Inneos? This role offers direct ownership across the entire product lifecycle—from initial engineering decisions to factory floor deployment. Candidates who thrive on multi-disciplinary engineering, fast-paced execution, and hands-on problem solving will quickly gain high-impact technical leadership in a collaborative, agile environment.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Ability to
Commute:
Pleasanton, CA 94588 (Preferred) Ability to
Relocate:
Pleasanton, CA 94588: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
