Principal Systems Engineer Job San Jose area,California USA,Engineering

Title:
Principal Systems Engineer, Principal Member of Technical Staff (PMTS)

Join us on our mission as we transform energy storage to enable a more sustainable future. We are looking to add a Principal Systems Engineer to our Cell Manufacturing 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.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead pilot-scale and auto-scale cell assembly automation programs

Serve as subject matter expert in equipment design and development of high-speed manufacturing systems

Develop a strong partnership with product design & R&D teams to drive DFM/DFA, process control & simplicity considerations to enable high volume & cost

Drive PFMEA and OEE considerations as far upstream in product development as possible

Responsible for managing external machine integrators from RFP, RFQ through FAT/SAT and subsequent handoff to manufacturing teams

Generate machine system specifications, interfaces, and concept designs

Manage technical risks and drive design validation throughout the project lifecycle.

SUCCESS FACTORS

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

BS or higher degree in mechanical, controls, or electrical engineering

Minimum 10 years of experience working in manufacturing engineering

Proven experience in manufacturing scale-up and ability to transfer complex technologies from research to commercialization

Exposure to a wide variety of automation systems, high speed manufacturing machinery, industrial sensors, vision and metrology systems

Proven track record of successfully managing projects to meet deadlines amidst changing requirements and priorities

Knowledge or experience of lithium-ion, solid-state battery, or fuel cell manufacturing is highly desired

Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in a dry room, fume hood, lab area, or glovebox requiring the use of fine motor skills

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Reaching and twisting motions with hands

Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this role has a range of $194,200 to $310,800, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. Quantum Scape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other exciting perks.

Seniority

level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Research, and Manufacturing

Industries

Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

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