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Engineering Manager - Mechanical & Electrical Standards Lab

Keysight · Santa Rosa, CA

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Level
Manager
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management reliability role at Keysight (industrial) in Santa Rosa, CA. In partnership with R&D, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, andOperations teams, this organization develops next-generation measurement, calibration, and production solutions that enable Keysight'shighest performance products.

They ask for
degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation, Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $115k–$169k.

Median of the low and high ends of 69 live postings that list pay, out of 147 reliability engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 146 other live reliability postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $115k–$169k, from 68 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 71%
  • ✓ New product launch 41%
  • FMEA 40%
  • ✓ Automation 30%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 28%
  • ✓ Tooling 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy Develop and execute the engineering roadmap supporting future product technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and metrologyadvancements. Partner closely with Design Engineering and R&D teams to develop next-generation products, calibration standards, andmanufacturing technologies. Drive technical innovation, automation, and process modernization initiatives. Establish engineering strategies aligned with business growth, manufacturing scalability, and technology roadmaps. Process Development & Manufacturing Engineering Lead development, qualification, and deployment of new manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, automation, andmeasurement systems. Drive root cause investigations and resolution of complex production, quality, yield, and technical issues. Support manufacturing operations through structured problem-solving and technical risk mitigation. Develop robust process controls and ensure successful transfer of technologies from development into production. New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead engineering participation in NPI programs. Ensure successful execution of: Design Reviews Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) Design for Test (DFT) Process Validation Pilot Builds Production Readiness Reviews Partner with Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure smooth product launches and scalable manufacturing solutions. Metrology & Technical Excellence Maintain technical excellence and competency in electrical and mechanical metrology disciplines. Drive continuous improvement of measurement methodologies, uncertainty reduction, calibration processes, and standardscompliance. Evaluate and implement advanced measurement technologies supporting future product requirements. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, environmental, and measurement standards. Organizational Leadership Build a high-performing engineering organization capable of supporting both current manufacturing needs and future technologydevelopment. Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop engineering talent. Establish succession plans, technical career development paths, and skills advancement programs. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Operational Excellence Manage engineering resources, priorities, budgets, and capital plans. Lead cross-functional technical projects across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain organizations. Drive productivity improvements, cycle time reduction, cost reduction, and process capability improvements. Ensure adherence to Keysight quality systems, safety requirements, and operational standards.

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Overview Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. The Santa Rosa Metrology Services Team provides electrical and mechanical metrology services that support Keysight's advanced manufacturing and technology development organizations. In partnership with R&D, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, andOperations teams, this organization develops next-generation measurement, calibration, and production solutions that enable Keysight'shighest performance products. We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for: Advanced process development and technology insertion Manufacturing engineering support and problem resolution Next-generation product and calibration solution development Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) and Design-for-Testability (DFT) Metrology innovation and measurement system advancement Continuous improvement of manufacturing capability, quality, and productivity This leader will serve as the technical bridge between product design, R&D, manufacturing operations, and metrology services, ensuringscalable processes and robust technologies are developed to support future business growth.

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