Battery Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:  Battery Manufacturing Engineer

Job Type: Exempt, Full Time

Locations: Fremont, CA (On-site)

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Company Description

Amprius Technologies, Inc is a mid-stage lithium-ion battery company located in Fremont, California, that has developed breakthrough silicon anode technologies to address the most significant pain points for today’s mobile devices and electric vehicles – battery life and driving range. The Company’s core technologies are patented and patent pending silicon anodes, silicon-enabling electrolytes, and silicon anode-based cells.

Amprius Technologies develops, designs, and manufactures very high-performance lithium-ion battery cells for advanced applications. Amprius invented and perfected a 100% silicon anode which enables the highest energy density battery cell commercially available in the industry.

Summary

Amprius Technologies is looking for an experienced, creative and highly motivated Battery Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing group. This position develops, scales, and enables manufacturing solutions for lithium-ion cells containing Amprius’ proprietary silicon anode.

Job Responsibilities

• Key role in lithium-ion cell manufacturing.
• Key role in developing and implementing scalable cell assembly equipment and methods.
• Source, evaluate, and qualify cell assembly equipment and processes for error free introduction to the manufacturing line.
• Key role with cell component and manufacturing equipment suppliers to drive improvements and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Responsible for critical inputs to manufacturing cost reduction.
• Responsible for specifications of all assembly processes and establish training procedures for technicians and operators.
• Troubleshoot cell production problems and drive root-cause corrective actions.
• Manage process control systems to ensure quality results.
• Maintain active role on internal continuous improvement.
• Use proven improvement tools such as lean manufacturing and six sigma to realize efficiency gains in cell production.
• Mentor and supervise lab technicians as required.
• Perform equipment calibration and maintenance per manufacturer’s guidelines.

Requirements

• BS (advanced degree preferred) in Mat. Sci., Chemistry, Chem E., Mech E., or EE.
• 3+ years in production environment for lithium-ion cells.
• Hands-on knowledge of and significant experience in cell assembly and components.
• Strong understanding of the electrochemistry of lithium-ion cells.
• Takes initiative and is able to work with little or no supervision.
• Strong work ethic, highly accountable, and able to take ownership of critical projects and functions.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork skills and thrives in collaborative work environments
• Able to work in a dry room environment as needed
• Committed to environmental, health and safety requirements

Physical Demands & Work Location:

• Fremont, CA: This is an on-site job. Reliable commute or planning to relocate before starting work is required.
• Adhere to the company’s quality and safety requirements.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to stand, sit, squat, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, reach, lift, balance, push, and pull.
• May need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, respirator and safety shoes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package includes base salary + generous RSUs. Salary range for this role is $80,000 to $175,000. Base salary will be determined based on knowledge, experience, and education.
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage. Medical options available for both HMO and PPO plans with Kaiser and United Healthcare. Medical plan available that are 100% covered by employer.
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). HSA compatible Medical Plan, FSA options.
• Life and AD&D, Short & Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health support. 
• Voluntary Coverage Package to support your wellness goals.
• Pet Health Insurance (Dogs & Cats)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k). No match.
• Generous Vacation Leave starting with 3 weeks of annual accrual. 10 paid holidays. Sick time off.
• Cell phone reimbursement for $50/month