Stealth-mode Battery Startup

Stealth-mode Battery Startup

Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing

San Jose

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
Process ImprovementSolidWorksMechanical DesignElectrical Engineering

About the role

  • If the job description piques your interest, please apply.
  • The ideal candidate enjoys working hands-on with equipment, solving technical problems, and collaborating across engineering and operations teams in a dynamic startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of manufacturing equipment.
  • Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures and recurring downtime issues.
  • Develop and improve preventive maintenance and reliability programs.
  • Partner with process engineers and production teams to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
  • Work with equipment vendors to resolve technical issues and implement upgrades.
  • Create and maintain equipment documentation, maintenance procedures, and spare parts inventories.
  • Collect and analyze equipment performance data to drive reliability improvements.

Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs or ladders as needed.
  • Ability to work safely in manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and testing environments.
  • Ability to operate carts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and basic facility equipment.
  • Ability to use standard hand tools, computers, and testing equipment.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
  • Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment, electrical systems, and industrial processes.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, related field or equivalent practical work experience
  • 2+ years of experience supporting manufacturing equipment in an industrial environment.
  • Experience working with automated equipment and industrial control systems.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to independently diagnose problems and implement practical solutions.
  • Comfortable working directly on the production floor.

Nice to have

  • Experience in battery, semiconductor, automotive, or advanced manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and industrial automation systems.
  • Experience with equipment commissioning and startup activities.
  • Understanding of reliability engineering and preventive maintenance principles.
  • Experience in a startup or rapidly scaling manufacturing organization.
  • Experience with CAD for mechanical design (Solidworks preferred)
  • Hands-on experience in machine shop environment (parts fabrication and modification)
  • Experience with continuous motion manufacturing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and professional development programs.

Company info

  • We are a stealth-mode battery startup developing cutting-edge battery technology.
  • Our mission is to revolutionize battery technology to accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
  • By leveraging innovative materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and next-generation energy storage architectures, we are building the future of sustainable energy.
  • CAN'T FIND THE COMPANY NAME?
  • We're really excited about the potential of our technology, product, and mission, and have chosen to remain in stealth mode.
  • If your skillset is aligned with what we're looking for, the team will reach out to schedule your interview and tell you a bit more about us (e.g. who we are).
  • We are seeking a talented Equipment Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment used in battery production.
  • This role is responsible for maximizing equipment performance, supporting new equipment installations, and helping build scalable manufacturing capabilities as the company grows.
  • It's not you, it's us!
  • Be part of a team that is shaping the future of sustainable energy through innovation and excellence.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
  • Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a team that is shaping the future of sustainable energy through innovation and excellence.

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