Production Equipment Engineer (m/f/x)

We are the Global CleanTech100 company and European market leader in ultracapacitors and graphene-based energy-storage systems. Skeleton has grown from 4 people to over 300 and has raised 200 million EUR in financing to scale up manufacturing and execute the ambitious technology roadmap from high-energy ultracapacitors to Superbatteries.

Skeleton Technologies is already successfully delivering products to leading customers ranging from Škoda, Danfoss, Medcom, and Wrightbus to leading German Automotives and European Space Agency. The company's current ultracapacitors have the highest power density in the market and the technology is mature evidence by strong customer contracts and IATF 16949 automotive certification.

But we have achieved only 0.1% of our potential. In order to achieve the 99.9%, we are looking for an experienced Production Equipment Engineer (m/f/x) who truly believes that the world needs Special Forces to fight climate change and reduce CO2 emissions.

Don't miss the opportunity to join Skeleton! Apply now, and let's together build Skeleton Technologies into a multi-billion euro energy storage company. We're well on our way, and you'll be joining at a perfect time to reap the benefits!

What you'll do:

• Single point of contact for the equipment manufacturer during the project execution - tracking supplier's progress via regular timeline and task list reviews.
• Escalation to the Scale-up leadership team in case of delays and high risks.
• Responsibility for the assigned part of the manufacturing line.
• Internal responsibility for ensuring that the agreed technical specifications are implemented in the equipment.
• Solving and closing the technical open points related to the equipment.
• Internally distributing and tracking the on-time closure tasks owned by Skeleton.
• Maintaining and structuring the equipment-related documentation for future scale-up phases.
• Internal responsibility over equipment FAT at the manufacturer's site, documenting the FAT report, assignment of post-FAT improvement actions, and contact person for move-in to Skeleton's factory.
• Internal responsibility over equipment commissioning and SAT in Skeleton's factory.
• Documenting the SAT report and ensuring the post-SAT improvement actions are closed on time.
• Drafting the materials for equipment-related internal decision-making in the Steering Committee.
• Internally responsible for keeping the equipment manufacturing on time and on cost.
• Providing daily input to the project back office and Scale-up leadership team regarding the timeline and progress of the assigned manufacturing equipment.
• Creation of required documents for machine suppliers, equipment validation, and for equipment commissioning.

Requirements

You are a great match if you:

• Have at least 2 years of professional experience in a production environment, preferably in battery cell production, at production equipment manufacturers, machine building or industrial engineering.
• Have carried out at least 1 cell production set-up project, from the set-up of RFQ documentation to SAT and final acceptance.
• Experience in setting up the specifications of production machinery, selection of process technologies
• Structured working style, you are project-focused, on time and on budget, dynamic and flexible. Troubleshooting, creative, and pragmatic problem-solving skills. Strong attention to details in your field of responsibility.
• Analysis and elimination of bottlenecks in production with the stipulation of scientific models (e.g. cycle time studies, usage of partial or full automation)
• Successfully completed studies as an Engineer / Technician in the field of process engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent education.
• Have experience with supplier and customer handling
• Ability to work independently and productively in a dynamic environment.
• Highly driven self-starter, motivated, with excellent communication and organization skills, strong attention to detail in all areas of the position.
• Fluent English language skills, German beneficial.
• Knowledge of the product development phases, process development, and change management.
• Experienced handling of MS Office applications.

Benefits

You can work with the most ambitious ultracapacitor/battery experts in the world who can back up your ambition with real-life performance. You can work in a company that prioritizes your results, neither the hours spent in the office - flexible work hours and arrangements are provided. With us, you'll h