Apply on Employer Site

South 8 Technologies · 12 hours ago

Technical Project Manager

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$105K/yr - $155K/yr

3+ years exp

South 8 Technologies is a fast-growing company focused on developing breakthrough electrolyte chemistry for lithium batteries. The Technical Project Manager will lead the development and deployment of battery cell manufacturing equipment, managing projects from requirements definition through installation and commissioning while collaborating with internal and third-party technical staff.

BatteryClean EnergyElectronicsEnergy

Responsibilities

Support development and deployment of third-party-built equipment for battery cell and electrolyte manufacturing

Work with senior staff in engineering, science, and operations teams to develop project objectives and deliverables

Facilitate the creation and maintenance of system diagrams, functional breakdowns, I/O and control architecture summaries

Maintain project schedules, action items, risk logs, and documentation

Coordinate third-party firm engagement with appropriate internal technical staff

Coordinate internal teams (process, controls, mechanical, EHS, facilities, operations) to retire project risks

Organize design reviews, track open items, and manage documentation exchanges

Review and assess deliverables from third-party firm

Responsible for ensuring the development and release of project documentation including:

Performance requirements

Design specifications

Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)

Test specifications and test reports

FAT/SAT requirements

Support installation and commissioning readiness by coordinating utilities readiness, EHS reviews, training plans, and operational handoff activities

Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and escalate risks/issues to senior staff

Qualification

Equipment DevelopmentAutomationProject ManagementFAT/SAT CoordinationCross-functional CollaborationTechnical DocumentationRisk ManagementSchedulingData Analysis ToolsManufacturing ToolsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field

3+ years of progressively increasing responsibility in technical project coordination and/or project management supporting equipment development, automation, process equipment, or manufacturing tools

Experience working with cross-functional teams (process, mechanical, controls, EHS, operations) to deliver equipment or systems

Experience working with external vendors/engineering firms and managing deliverables

Familiarity with systems involving process equipment, automation, and instrumentation (fluid handling, robotic manipulation, thermal control, pneumatics, sensors)

Ability to build and maintain: project schedules, meeting cadences, action registers, issue/risk logs, documentation and reporting

Strong written/verbal communication and documentation skills

Ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment

Ability to lift 35 lbs