Hardware Configuration & Change Management Specialist

San Leandro, CA

Full Time

Posted October 16, 2026

$180k - $230k

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 17, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

As a Hardware Configuration & Change Management Specialist, you will be the backbone of engineering integrity across our fusion demonstration system.

Use our Windchill PLM system as the single source of truth for part numbers, CAD data, BOMs, and released documentation, keeping records accurate and up to date
Manage the full engineering change lifecycle — ECRs, ECOs, and deviations — driving changes through review, approval, and release with rigor and urgency
Establish and enforce configuration baselines for hardware assemblies and subsystems, ensuring as-designed, as-built, and as-maintained records stay in sync
Partner directly with design engineers to structure BOMs, part numbering schemes, and CAD/PLM workflows that scale with a rapidly growing hardware organization
Coordinate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to assess change impact, manage effectivity dates, and prevent disruption to build schedules
Audit configuration data for accuracy and completeness, identifying and resolving discrepancies before they affect procurement or assembly
Develop and deliver training on Windchill workflows and change processes to engineers and technicians across the organization
Support internal and customer audits by producing clean, traceable configuration and change history records

4+ years of experience in hardware configuration management, engineering change management in a hardware-intensive environment
Hands-on, working knowledge of PTC Windchill (workflows, BOM management, change objects, and lifecycle states) is required
Solid understanding of engineering change processes (ECR/ECO/ECN) and configuration management principles for complex, multi-revision hardware
Comfort reading mechanical and electrical drawings and BOMs well enough to assess the impact of a proposed change
Proactive, "DOer," and self-starter capable of navigating the ambiguity of a first-of-a-kind research project
A positive attitude and the ability to influence cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and technicians
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail

Industry-competitive salary
Equity plan
6% employer 401k matching
Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.