Manufacturing Engineer, Process and Equipment Design

Estes Energy • San Francisco, CA

2d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

An Associate Equipment Design and Process Development Engineer will focus on development of new manufacturing lines, including equipment and process.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

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

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• meaningful equity participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level