Staff Battery Engineer

Staff Battery Engineer

Job Summary:

The Battery Manufacturing Engineer will provide critical engineering support to ensure efficient high-quality production of battery modules and pack assemblies. This role partners closely with design procurement quality assurance and assembly teams to translate engineered designs into manufacturable assembliesoptimizeproduction processes and support new product development. TheBatteryManufacturing Engineer will define assembly documentationestablishwork instructions develop and improve manufacturing processes and help train personnel to ensure consistent quality safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Primary responsibility is to provide engineering supportforthe companysbatterymanufacturing

• Serve as Battery Subject Matter Expert (SME)across all projects relating to Lithium-Ion battery pack manufacturing

• Develop andmaintainassembly documentation tomaintainhigh quality standards in our products

• Develop and integrate battery handling safety standards throughout manufacturing processand ensure that assembly processes clearlyidentifyany potential safety hazards minimize safety risks

• Collaborate closely with the design team to definecell selection pack configuration and system integrationto ensure that Design for Manufacture principals and methods areutilizedin the design of new products

• Collaborate with design team tosupport the development of battery system qualification and certification plans

• Define process parameters for welding joining and bonding operations for battery modules.

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensivein-processtest plans and procedures for battery modules and battery packs designed for aerospace applications

• Help train assembly personnel inrunning battery testing equipment (e.g. cyclers environmental chambers safety test equipment) and data acquisition systems.

• Make improvements throughout the assembly process which will reducecostreduce variation or improve reliability

• Define line layout tooptimizeproduction workflow and throughput

• Develop jigs and fixtures to aid in production quality and reducewaste

• Utilize lean 6 sigma principles toreduce non-conformances and improve process efficiency and quality

• Make sure that assembly processes clearlyidentifyany potential safety hazards and design processes and fixtures which will minimize safety risks

• Support failure analysis root cause investigations and corrective actions for battery performance issues.

• Help define/develop assembly aids/fixtures to increase efficiency and quality

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

• This position requires a minimum of10years of experience inbatterymanufacturing engineering.

• Experience with BMS designintegrationand operation.

• Understanding of battery electrochemistry performance characteristics and safety requirements for lithium-ion batteries.

• Knowledge of battery safety environmental and reliability testing as per industry standards.

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment is necessary.

• Ability to extract manufacturing information from a computerized inventory control system

• Knowledge of transitioningbatteryprototypes into production builds

• Must be able to work in a small effective manufacturing team

• Knowledge to translate an engineered design into build instructions which can be used by assembly and test personnel to duplicate the required product performance

• Ability todeterminecost effective and reliable means of assembly in an electronics environment

• Take responsibility forestablishingand maintaining assembly documentation

• Ability tocomprehendspecification sheets

• Familiarity with windows based personal computers

• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering

• Understanding of UN38.3 NAVSEA S9310 and/or equivalent (UL IEC) battery safety standards

• Additionalexperience working with new product developments.

• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing.

• Specific experience with sheet metal fabrication plastics and printed circuit board manufacture.

• Knowledge of computerized MRP/ERP systems an understanding of inventory control methods and production control techniques.

• Experience with supplier management and procurement (such as SOWs RFPs and/or vendor management)

• Knowledge of Lean Principles

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

• Health & Wellness:Choose from three health dental and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families.

• Paid Time Off:Enjoy 120 hours of PTO 80 hoursaccruedplus anadditional40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve Christmas Day and New Years Day off.

• Life Insurance:$25000 employer-paid life insurance policy with theoptiontopurchaseadditionalcoverage for employees and their families.

• Supplemental Coverage:Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA):Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.

• Retirement Savings:401(k) with a company match to support your financial future.

• Paid Holidays:Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Work Environment:A casual dress code complimentary snacks and a welcoming company culture.

• Ideal Location:Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life - a perfect place to live work and play!

Company Overview:

Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering product development and manufacturing dedicated to delivering high-quality innovative and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize incutting-edgesystem design rapid product development precision manufacturing comprehensive testing and technologydemonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence on-time delivery and continuous growth we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities whilemaintainingthe highest standards of engineering services.

AtESAero wedontjust build products we engineer solutions that propel

the aerospace industry forward.

**This position is fully on-site atESAeroin San Luis Obispo CA**

ESAerois an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participationrequiredfor employment.
AllESAeropositions require US citizenship or US resident status.
Must be able to pass background check and drug test.
Hiring Range:$130k-$170kSalary/Exempt

Location:Santa Maria CA