QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company's next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. About the team: The Hardware, Automation & Metrology team provides custom automation and metrology solutions for the assembly of QuantumScape's solid-state lithium metal batteries. We develop these tools either completely in-house or by working together with partners and system integrators. We also provide the required software systems to collect and analyze data on our production process. What we need: We are looking to add an Automation Systems Engineer, Principal Member of Technical Staff (PMTS) to our Hardware, Automation and Metrology Engineering team. This individual will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and validating manufacturing equipment and process technology to enable scale manufacturing of our solid-state lithium-metal batteries. Experience working with electrochemical energy storage devices such as lithium-based batteries, fuel cells, or similar technologies is highly desired. The following are success factors for this position: Embrace new challenges, learn new techniques, and surpass internal goals Curious, hands-on approach to problem-solving Shares a real passion for our mission and vision of a carbonless future Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness allowing smooth adaptation to a constantly evolving environment and work priorities Possesses a can-do spirit and is a collaborative leader and teammate Organized, meticulous, and has clear written and verbal communication skills