Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Superconductor Power Terminations

The posting, as VEIR wrote it

WHY VEIR?

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, VEIR is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of category-defining superconducting power delivery systems built for the extreme energy demands of the AI era. By commercializing next-generation superconducting technology into deployable, real-world systems, VEIR delivers ~10× higher power density than conventional options, enabling “speed-to-power” where incremental optimization falls short. VEIR’s initial focus is AI data centers behind the meter, with solutions engineered for repeatable deployment through reference designs and integrated controls, designed to incorporate learnings as deployments scale.

The Role

We are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to own the manufacturing strategy for our termination assembly, a first-of-a-kind, high-power, cryogenic component that is critical to our system. You will work side by side with our design engineers while the design is still evolving: shaping it for quality and manufacturability, developing the assembly process, and creating the tooling that makes it fast and reliable to install in the field. You will also identify and develop a contract manufacturing (CM) partner and build the quality and test infrastructure needed to scale from pilot builds to full production.

This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for someone who thrives at the intersection of design engineering, supplier development, and quality systems. You have helped take at least one first-of-a-kind product from early design into production, and you have a strong track record in contract manufacturing for high-power electrical or electromechanical assemblies. This role is about building new processes alongside a new design, not optimizing a mature production line.

Field installation time is one of the metrics that matter most to our customers and to VEIR's success. The tooling and processes you develop will have a direct impact on it.

What You'll Do

Design, process, and field installation

• Work side by side with design engineering on a first-of-a-kind assembly, developing the assembly process in parallel with the design rather than after it is released.
• Review drawings and models and identify what can and cannot be achieved in manufacturing (tolerances, joining methods, materials, assembly access), then drive the design changes that improve quality, manufacturability, cost, and lead time (DFM/DFA).
• Partner with engineering to determine which parameters are truly critical to quality because they drive performance, and build the assembly process, inspection plan, and test strategy around them.
• Design and develop field installation tooling that ensures high-quality, repeatable installs and makes the process significantly faster than today's methods.

Contract manufacturing and quality

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard a contract manufacturer capable of producing the termination assembly at the required cost, quality, and volume.
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• Ability to travel to CM/supplier sites as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Nice To Have

• Experience with cryogenic systems or components.
• Experience with pressure vessel design, fabrication, or qualification (e.g., ASME Section VIII).
• Experience with data center or critical power infrastructure hardware.
• Familiarity with high-voltage/high-current safety standards and testing (e.g., IEC, UL, or similar).

VEIR is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $120,000 - $140,000 per year + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.
BENEFITS & PERKS

Healthcare coverage with 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

12 Company Holidays + unmetered PTO

12 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave for all new parents

Stock Options

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Regular teambuilding, off-sites, and lunch & learns

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. We strive to respect the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and are committed to giving them the same opportunity to succeed as all other employees.

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