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Principal Battery Manufacturing Engineer

Anthro

Anthro

San Jose, CA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

About the Job

As Staff or Principal Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead the scale-up of our advanced battery materials and devices. You will work alongside the product/R&D teams and external suppliers to deliver high-performance products at scale. You will work with the executive team to plan, purchase, and install our pilot manufacturing line. You’ll play a central role in making Anthro’s technology a reality.

What you will do

  • Design pilot and commercial scale battery manufacturing lines, using majority off-the-shelf equipment
  • Source equipment for large-scale polymer mixing
  • Identify process engineering changes to improve manufacturability
  • Work with suppliers to spec equipment for Anthro's production needs
  • Work with external vendors to establish supply chain and manufacturing relationships
  • Perform hands-on work bringing pilot equipment on-line
  • Mentor, manage, and grow the manufacturing and process engineering teams
  • Prepare presentations and report on progress at internal meetings
  • Work in-person, on-site at Anthro’s lab in San Jose, and travel to manufacturing locations as-needed
  • 5+ years in an engineering role, with experience in the battery industry
  • Experience with battery manufacturing, preferably cell assembly and/or electrolyte mixing
  • Have experience with commercialization/scale-up of new products and technologies
  • Comfortable managing projects between internal and external parties
  • Adaptive between being an individual contributor and a leader
  • An excellent communicator and team player
  • Able to manage multiple workflows and projects
  • Ambitious, looking to increase your responsibility in a fast growing company
  • Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
  • Generous paid time off and sick days in addition to Holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members and dependents
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment