QuantumScape · 1 month ago
Principal Automation Systems Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $233K/yr
10+ years expQuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. They are seeking a Principal Automation Systems Engineer to conceptualize, develop, and validate manufacturing equipment and process technology for the scale manufacturing of their batteries.
AutomotiveBatteryElectric VehicleEnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Mark Webster
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
Qualification
Required
BS or higher degree in mechanical, controls, or electrical engineering
Minimum 10 years of experience working in manufacturing engineering, preferably designing automation systems using Allen Bradley PLCs, Fanuc Robots, and Ignition HMIs
Prior experience designing for high precision in cleanroom and dryroom environments
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 of record of successfully managing projects to meet deadlines amidst changing requirements and priorities
Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills
Preferred
Knowledge or experience of lithium-ion, solid-state battery, or fuel cell manufacturing is highly desired
Prior experience managing teams and working in cross functional groups
Company
QuantumScape
QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications.
501-1000 employees
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2021 (2)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55BKey Investors
Qatar Investment AuthorityVolkswagen GroupBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2021-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $446M
2020-11-27Post Ipo Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Siva Sivaram
President & CEO
Tim Holme
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
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