SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Technical Project Lead (TPL) for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a temporary assignment (on a project basis) lasting 6 to 8 weeks in Fremont, CA, and requires on-site presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:
We are seeking experienced Technical Project Leads (TPLs) to support the installation, power-on, startup readiness, and production ramp-up of modular automated production equipment at an automotive manufacturing facility in Fremont, California.
The Technical Project Lead will coordinate onsite installation activities, contractors, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams while serving as a key point of contact for the customer. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical installation experience, leadership capabilities, and excellent customer-facing communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and coordinate the mechanical installation of modular production line equipment.
Coordinate equipment leveling, alignment, mechanical assembly, and machine integration.
Coordinate electrical installation activities following mechanical completion.
Support equipment power-on, startup, and production readiness activities.
Coordinate activities between contractors, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams.
Interface with customer buyoff and EHS teams.
Monitor installation progress, schedule adherence, quality, and issue resolution.
Identify installation risks, delays, and technical issues and coordinate corrective actions.
Track punch-list items through completion and final customer acceptance.
Prepare daily installation progress reports and weekly project status reports.
Maintain installation issue and risk logs.
Coordinate customer communication and buyoff activities.
Support startup, power-on, production readiness, and production ramp-up through customer handoff.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety and EHS requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related technical field preferred.
Equivalent combination of technical education and relevant industrial experience may be considered.
Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating industrial equipment installations.
in automotive manufacturing or automated production environments preferred..

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Strong mechanical and electrical installation knowledge.
Hands-on experience with industrial machinery and automated production equipment.
Strong leadership and onsite coordination skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple teams and installation activities.
Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical documentation.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer-facing communication skills.
Experience with project status reporting, issue tracking, and punch-list management.
Strong commitment to safety, EHS compliance, and quality.
Ability to work extended hours and a 7-day work schedule during the project Strong knowledge of mechanical assembly and machine integration.
Strong electrical installation and equipment power-on experience.
Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams
Experience in automotive manufacturing or automated production environments preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Experience with modular or pre-commissioned production equipment.
Experience with equipment installation, power-on, commissioning, and startup.
Automotive OEM or automotive manufacturing experience.
Experience with automated production lines.
Experience with customer buyoff and production acceptance processes.
Experience working directly with EHS teams in manufacturing environments.
Production ramp-up and customer handoff experience.
Technical project management or project coordination experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

Location: Fremont, California – Onsite
Schedule: Day shift, starting at 7:00 AM, weekend as required Night shift support may be required during later project phases.
Project duration: Approximately 6–8 weeks
Overtime: as required
Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the company

SWJ TECHNOLOGY provides engineering, planning, and project management services to help multiple industries improve how they operate. The company creates virtual planning and structural concepts, integrates and optimizes processes, develops specifications and quality engineering, and builds validation and control plans. It supports production readiness and audit preparation, and manages tool control. It also plans tools, jigs, equipment, robotics, conveyors, as well as manual work steps and build times. The focus is on KAIZEN and Lean Integration, with an emphasis on PFEP (Plan for Every Part), staging and rack planning, supply layouts, container and packaging design, carrier concepts and route planning, KANBAN systems, and overall supply chain management. SWJ TECHNOLOGY also emphasizes training and development, offering opportunities to work on worldwide projects and grow expertise, along with competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain employees.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

SWJ's 2026 website says it handles robotics, conveyors, validation, and production-readiness work.
The Alabama Technology Center and USMCA headquarters show continued North American investment.
Its 2026 member spotlight and active news pages suggest ongoing recruiting and market visibility.

What critics are saying

SWJ Technology disclosed no funding, headcount, or customer wins in 2026 public materials.
Its public news pages look stale after January 18, 2026, weakening employer transparency.
Manufacturing consulting faces direct substitution from OEM in-house teams and larger integrators like SWJ Germany.

What makes SWJ TECHNOLOGY unique

SWJ Technology sells engineering, planning, and project management together, not standalone staffing.
Its KAIZEN, Lean Integration, and PFEP focus ties design directly to factory execution.
The company operates across Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, and Canada from Tuscaloosa headquarters.

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