Building in Silicon Valley
since 1979.
Electromechanical contract manufacturing, from prototype to high-volume production, in San Jose, California and Penang, Malaysia.
A contract manufacturer built around new products.
In the heart of Silicon Valley, Applied Engineering has served its customers since 1979, with electromechanical contract manufacturing from prototype to high-volume production.
What sets us apart is our New Product Introduction process, tailored to each customer, and a quality system that keeps the same standard from first article to volume, in San Jose and in Penang.
What we build
From precision sub-assemblies to turnkey systems.
Turnkey system integration
System-level integration and final test validation for complex tools.
Panels and box builds
PDUs, control panels and box builds.
Precision motion and optics
High-precision motion assemblies and optic system assemblies.
Everything under one roof.
From prototype to production, without changing partners.
Our NPI team covers documentation control, supply chain, manufacturing engineering and program management.
- Founded1979, San Jose, California
- Headquarters65,000 sq ft, San Jose
- Penang, Malaysia30,000 sq ft, since August 2025
- QualityISO 9001 · ISO 13485 · ITAR
From your design to a shipped system
One team, one quality system, five steps. You keep the design. We take it to production.
- 01
NPI and DFM
Our NPI team reviews your design for manufacturability, cost and scale.
- 02
Supply chain
Documentation control, sourcing and procurement of every BOM line.
- 03
Assembly and wiring
Mechanical assembly, cable harnesses, control panels and precision coils.
- 04
Integration
Sub-assemblies brought together into a complete, configured system.
- 05
Test and ship
System-level functional test before every shipment.
One audited quality system
- ISO 9001:2015Quality management system
- ISO 13485:2016Medical devices
- ITAR registeredDefense and aerospace
- UL508A registeredIndustrial control panels
- Clean roomsClass 10,000 to Class 100
Questions about Applied Engineering
When was Applied Engineering founded?
Applied Engineering was founded in 1979 in San Jose, California, in Silicon Valley.
Where are you located?
Our headquarters is at 6341 San Ignacio Ave., Suite 10, San Jose, CA 95119. We also manufacture in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia.
What do you manufacture?
Electromechanical systems, from precision sub-assemblies and control panels to turnkey capital equipment, for semiconductor, medical device, robotics, aerospace, defense and industrial OEMs.
What makes Applied Engineering different?
Our New Product Introduction process, tailored to each customer, and one quality system, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified, from first article to volume production.
Where can I find your terms and conditions of sale?
Our terms and conditions of sale are available as a PDF in the links on this page.
Tell us what you need built.
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