Production Process Engineer

Coreshell Technologies•San Leandro, CA

2d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Coreshell's metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity, fast-charging, and superior safety. Our low-cost Silicon-dominant batteries have higher energy density, superior intrinsic thermal safety, and significantly lower cost/kWh compared to current LIBs. Coreshell's Si anode material is lower than the cost of graphite and utilizes the largest abundant critical mineral supply in the US and Europe. We strive to transform the global energy and transportation market by enabling cost effective and secure domestic battery supply.

Requirements

B.S. degree or equivalent in Chemical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
2 - 5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment required.
Pilot/prototyping experience preferred.
Experience with managing a team required.
Able to safely handle chemicals and safely work in a laboratory setting.
Ability to lift and move equipment, drums, and intermediate bulk containers up to 20 kg (44 lb).

Nice To Haves

Experience with specialty chemicals, nanomaterials, or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients is a plus.
Experience working with contract manufacturers is a plus.
Direct tech transfer experience between R&D and a CMO, or between two manufacturing sites is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of a material production line across multiple shifts to meet customer demand and inventory targets.
Manage a team of production technicians and work hands-on to provide training, support and troubleshooting to ensure safe and efficient production.
Monitor production metrics including throughput yield, quality, downtime and process stability.
Lead process improvement initiatives and root cause investigations for process, quality or equipment issues.
Collaborate with process development and R&D teams to support scale-up activities and transfer new products and processes into manufacturing.
Serve as the technical lead on contract manufacturing relationships. Plan and execute process trial campaigns at CMO sites: define run plans, sampling plans, statistical acceptance criteria, and qualification protocols. This role may require occasional travel to external partner sites.
Lead HAZOP, LOPA, and PHA work for material synthesis processes. Own management of change (MOC) on production equipment and recipe changes.
Support compliance with Bay Area air permits (BAAQMD), VOC tracking and hazardous waste characterization.