Aepnus Technology · 4 hours ago
Product Development Engineer
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expAepnus Technology is a climate technology company based in Oakland, California, reinventing how essential industrial chemicals are produced. As a Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and commercialization of electrochemical cell and stack hardware, collaborating closely with R&D and manufacturing partners to drive product development.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design Ownership: Serve as the mechanical design owner for components, assemblies, and test equipment supporting electrochemical cells and stacks
Requirements to Production: Own products end-to-end, from requirements definition and concept generation through detailed design and production implementation
Research & Benchmarking: Independently research, benchmark, and evaluate technologies and suppliers to inform design decisions
Risk Identification: Identify, assess, and manage technical risks, developing novel test strategies and mitigation plans
Engineering Analysis: Generate and evaluate design concepts using first-principles engineering analysis, simulations, and rapid prototyping techniques
Testing & Validation: Develop and execute test plans; design, build, and commission custom test equipment as needed
Prototyping / Fabrication: Prototype / Fabricate and test components and assemblies on-site and at supplier facilities
Supplier Collaboration: Identify, assess, and work directly with R&D and Commercial manufacturing partners to deliver prototype and production-intent hardware
Data-Driven Iteration: Analyze experimental and field data to guide design iterations, validation, and performance improvements
Project Management: Manage technical projects and coordinate schedules across internal teams and external suppliers
Systems Definition: Define product-, system-, and project-level requirements in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent industry experience)
3–5 years of relevant industry experience
Expert-level proficiency in CAD and PDM systems
Demonstrated experience designing hardware for safety, long service life, and reliability in harsh environments, including high-temperature and corrosive conditions
Ability to produce professional engineering documentation such as PRDs, design reviews, project plans, and fabrication drawings utilizing GD&T
Hands-on experience designing and building test equipment for mechanical and electrical characterization of components and assemblies
Experience in a hardware startup environment, from technology development through implementation
Commercial-scale electrochemical cell or stack mechanical design experience
Preferred
Onshape experience strongly preferred
Experience in a hardware startup environment, from technology development through implementation preferred
Commercial-scale electrochemical cell or stack mechanical design experience preferred
Benefits
Aepnus pays 100% of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, 50% for dependents
401(k) plan and additional retirement benefits
Flexible paid time off for wellness, vacation, and rest, plus 10 paid holidays per year
Two weeks off in late December for an annual Winter Break
80 / 20 in-office work environment, with up to one full remote day weekly
Monthly team builds and an annual offsite retreat
Company
Aepnus Technology
Aepnus Technology company provides Electrified chemicals for carbon-free future.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$8MKey Investors
Clean Energy VenturesThird DerivativeVoyager Ventures
2024-06-13Seed· $8M
2024-01-01Non Equity Assistance
2023-03-08Seed
Leadership Team
Lukas Hackl
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder
Bilen Akuzum
Co-Founder and CTO
Recent News
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