Production Engineer Cell Assembly (m/f/x)

Skeleton Technologies • Dallas, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Skeleton Technologies is seeking a Production Engineer Cell Assembly to contribute to the development and implementation of new cell assembly lines. This role involves managing the entire lifecycle of production equipment, from specification and ordering through to commissioning and ramp-up. The engineer will act as a key liaison with equipment manufacturers, ensuring technical specifications are met and overseeing on-site acceptance testing and commissioning. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, meticulous documentation, and a strong understanding of production automation and manufacturing processes within the energy storage or related industries. The role offers the opportunity to be instrumental in scaling a deep-tech company with a significant impact on critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proven experience ramping up production equipment from supplier handover until the performance criteria are met, ideally in a new product introduction (NPI) or new production line launch.
• Solid experience with production equipment and automation, including PLC-controlled, interlinked production lines.
• Hands-on robot programming experience, ideally with KUKA robots (Fanuc is a plus).
• Experience with welding, beading, and crimping processes; experience with Trumpf laser systems is a plus.
• Experience with end-of-line testing.
• Experience with cell assembly equipment, including electrolyte filling.
• Background in battery, energy storage, or e-mobility manufacturing (e.g. electric motors, e-axles), or with a manufacturer of such production equipment.
• Resilience and a hands-on mindset during intensive ramp-up phases, with the ability to handle unexpected problems.
• Willingness to travel frequently (50% or more during the ramp-up phase), including regular trips to China and stays of 3–4 weeks during equipment acceptance.
• Fluent English; German and Chinese language skills are an advantage.

Nice To Haves

• Fanuc robot programming experience
• Experience with Trumpf laser systems
• German language skills
• Chinese language skills

Responsibilities

• Specify a new cell assembly line and accompany the project from equipment order through to ramp-up in Skeleton's factory.
• Act as the single point of contact for the equipment manufacturer during project execution, tracking the supplier's progress through regular timeline and task list reviews.
• Escalate delays and high risks to the Scale-up leadership team.
• Ensure that the agreed technical specifications are implemented in the equipment.
• Solve and close technical open points related to the equipment.
• Distribute and track the on-time closure of tasks owned by Skeleton internally.
• Maintain and structure equipment-related documentation for future scale-up phases.
• Own the equipment FAT at the manufacturer's site, including the FAT report, assignment of post-FAT improvement actions, and acting as contact person for the move-in to Skeleton's factory.
• Own equipment commissioning and SAT in Skeleton's factory.
• Document the SAT report and ensure post-SAT improvement actions are closed on time.
• Prepare materials for equipment-related decisions in the Steering Committee.
• Create the documents required for machine suppliers, equipment validation, and equipment commissioning.
• Calculate manufacturing output in line with the overall scale-up requirements.
• Travel for more than 50% of your working time to support equipment projects at supplier sites and Skeleton’s facility in Leipzig, Germany. Current destinations include San Jose, California; Dallas, Texas; Germany and China, with trips occurring monthly and lasting up to several weeks.

Benefits

• The opportunity to help build and scale an international deep-tech energy-storage company with a strong startup mindset
• The chance to support an ambitious mission alongside globally recognized customers such as Volvo, Škoda, General Electric and Hitachi Energy
• An extra day of holiday for your birthday!

What This Job Offers

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