Equipment Engineer

Stealth-mode Battery Startup•San Jose, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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? It’s not you, it’s us! We’re really excited about the potential of our technology, product, and mission, and have chosen to remain in stealth mode. If the job description piques your interest, please apply. 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). Role 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. The ideal candidate enjoys working hands-on with equipment, solving technical problems, and collaborating across engineering and operations teams in a dynamic startup environment.

Requirements

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.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Experience working with automated equipment and industrial control systems.
Ability to independently diagnose problems and implement practical solutions.
Comfortable working directly on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

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
Experience with web handling and roll-to-roll manufacturing
Experience with laser cutting systems

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.
Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and cost reduction.
Collect and analyze equipment performance data to drive reliability improvements.
Assist in defining equipment specifications for future manufacturing expansion.