Principal Manufacturing Engineer

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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