
Manufacturing Engineering Technician II (3 Month Contract)
Tandem Diabetes Care · Marindustry, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Tandem Diabetes Care (medical devices) in Marindustry, CA. Design, implement and maintain production support processes.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $114k–$167k.
Median of the low and high ends of 117 live postings that list pay, out of 320 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 319 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $111k–$157k, from 105 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 53%
- New product launch 51%
- Root cause 40%
- Automation 35%
- Machining 29%
- CATIA / NX 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Tandem Diabetes Care
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Tandem Diabetes CareAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
2. Minimum certifications/educational level
- ✓Associate degree in a technical discipline, or applicable job experience and education.
3. Minimum experience
- ✓4+ years of experience in Instrumentation or Biomedical Industries, or Consumer Electronics.
- ✓Experience in FDA/GMP/ISO environment.
- ✓Lean Manufacturing experience desirable.
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Grow with us
Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.
Stay awesome
Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com
A day in the life
Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations. Works with engineers in set-up and development of support processes. Assists in the development and execution of protocols and test runs. Design, implement and maintain production support processes. Assess manufacturing processes for compliance with written policies and procedures including QSR’s and cGMP practices. Assembles and initiates documentation change order packages. Proactively communicates notifications on problems and issues.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician II's at Tandem are also responsible for:
- •Maintains, operates and develops processes in support of manufacturing operations.
- •Performs assessments of procedures within the manufacturing environment, identifying non-conformances, recommending and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
- •Performs all manufacturing assignments in accordance with established safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
- •Contributes to and develops equipment operating procedures (EOPs) and preventative maintenance (PMs) plans as requested.
- •Develops and releases written and picture-based work instructions.
- •Participates in continual process improvement activities designed to optimize quality, compliance, process efficiency, and lead times.
- •Executes process validation and qualification protocols and documents results and findings as required.
- •Provides training, as required, to production personnel on procedure, and process changes.
- •Assists in the implementation Lean Manufacturing and 6 sigma techniques.
- •Other duties as assigned.
When & where you’ll work
Onsite: This position is fully onsite and open to candidates located in San Diego, California. Equipment for the role will be provided and training will occur onsite.
Schedule: This position will work Monday - Thursday from 2:30 PM - 1:45 AM PST .
1. Knowledge, skills & abilities
- •Knowledgeable with QSRs.
- •Must have strong cGMP documentation skills.
- •Working knowledge of small scale electromechanical device assembly operation,
- •Ability to effectively share information regarding issues in written or verbal form and making recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
- •Skilled at promoting team cooperation and a commitment to team success.
- •Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple priorities and complete assignments on time and with minimal errors.
- •Proficient with Microsoft Office and Internet.
You should know
Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.
SPONSORSHIP: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Why you’ll love working here
At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers .
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