Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Automation and Equipment Design

Estes Energy•San Francisco, CA

5d•$90,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Estes develops and manufactures exceptional zero-emission power systems that unlock true scale and performance for the electrification of the commercial vehicle and equipment markets. Estes will democratize electrification by enabling powertrain solutions at better cost and performance than diesel solutions, for both high-volume established OEMs making thousands of vehicles per year, and industry newcomers making next generation electrified vehicles and equipment. This role focuses on the development of new manufacturing lines, including equipment and process. The engineer will conceive, design, and implement new processes and equipment, collaborate with suppliers for advanced equipment and methods, and design in-house fixtures and tooling for prototype and manufacturing. Key responsibilities include developing battery pack assembly line DFM, automation, and process projects, specifying equipment, and developing processes based on product design requirements and tolerances. The role champions manufacturing equipment and processes from concept through factory launch, conceives and implements new processes for high-quality battery manufacturing, and develops equipment calibration and validation plans. Additionally, the engineer will work cross-functionally, providing light project management of development schedules, creating work instructions, procuring manufacturing tools, and ensuring equipment development launch success through analysis and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar technical field.
0-2 years experience in MFG engineering, equipment design, process development, applicable classwork or internships
Experience designing fixtures and jigs, integrating various automation and data collecting elements
CAD/Catia Experience
Experience with manufacturing environments
Experience managing a project with cost, safety, performance, and schedule metrics
Providing DFM for new hardware design
Demonstrated ability to keep projects on track and ensure the timely launch of your projects
Proactive and able to work independently
Creative and confident in bringing new ideas to the team
Able to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity
Detail-oriented, resourceful, and diligent
Flexible and open to change
Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skills including challenging assumptions
Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Nice To Haves

Subject matter experience in electromechanical assembly
Developing new automation cells or equipment to support manufacturing production experience
Project Management experience
Programming experience
Battery safety experience
Electrical Panel/Controls experience

Responsibilities

Conceive, design and implement new processes & equipment
Collaborate with suppliers to develop new advanced equipment and methods
Concept, design and built inhouse fixtures and tooling for prototype and manufacturing
Develop battery pack assembly line DFM, automation and process projects
Specify equipment and develop processes based on product design requirements and tolerances
Champion manufacturing equipment and processes from concept through factory launch
Conceive and implement new processes to allow manufacturing of high-quality batteries
Develop equipment calibration and validation plans for prototype and production equipment
Work cross functionally with internal and external teams, providing light project management of development schedule
Create work instructions based on developed assembly processes
Procure new manufacturing tools and accessories necessary for supporting a production line
Work cross functionally with internal and external teams to ensure equipment development launch success
Provide analysis to confirm equipment and processes are meeting requirements