Manufacturing Engineer - Controls and Robotics - EnerVenue
Fremont, CA
About the Job
“EnerVenue is building the batteries we need for grid-scale storage.” - Forbes
Launched in 2020 and now backed by $125,000,000 in Series A funding, we are quickly scaling our unique (but well-proven) grid-scale batteries for the world’s clean energy present and future. Our metal hydrogen batteries advance technology that has, until now, only been used in aerospace applications like the Hubble Space Telescope and International Space Station. EnerVenue’s technology brings game-changing differentiation to the stationary energy storage sector: unique durability, flexibility, safety, with cradle-to-cradle environmental and full local supply chain capabilities. Come join the clean energy revolution as part of a category-defining company.
With funding and new deals with energy companies like Schlumberger, we want you to join our expanding team to build a Gigafactory and put our technology to work for customers and partners across the world. Now is the time to join EnerVenue.
We’re excited to hear from you. It’s an exciting time for clean energy, and an especially exciting moment to join us at EnerVenue.
Position: Manufacturing Engineer - Controls and Robotics
Location: Fremont, California with routine travel to various business locations
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain automation equipment to support new and existing capital equipment with a focus on high-speed automation.
- Own new capital equipment projects including writing standards, equipment specs, and partnering with suppliers to perform technical reviews and support Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
- Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to drive equipment OEE improvements (availability, performance, and quality yield)
- Act as subject matter expert for ISO 13849 – Safety of Machinery
- Own multiple projects concurrently at various stages of completion and in various locations of the value-stream.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent hands-on experience in technical/manufacturing disciplines
- 7+ years of hands-on & relevant controls engineering experience with electrical, automated manufacturing equipment and processes
- Thorough knowledge and practice of ISO 13849 – Safety of Machinery
- TUV Certification as Nord CMSE or Rhineland FS Engineer
- Skilled knowledge of controls software (Rockwell PLC and Fanuc Robotics) and coding structure for ladder logic
- Experience interfacing and leading MES implementations on various pieces of capital equipment
- Experience with other controls programming languages such as structured text, and function blocks diagram is beneficial
- Prior experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment and capital equipment procurement (~$10MM)
- Flexibility to travel ~20-30% travel for domestic and/or international travel to supplier sites/ plants, etc
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed in accordance with project requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline and equivalent hands-on experience in technical/manufacturing disciplines.
- 7+ years of hands-on & relevant controls engineering experience with electrical, automated manufacturing equipment and processes. Thorough knowledge and practice of ISO 13849.
- Skilled knowledge of controls software (Rockwell, Emerson, Siemens) and coding structure for ladder logic.
- Prior experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment and capital equipment procurement (~$10MM).
- TUV Certification as Nord CMSE or Rhineland FS Engineer.
- Flexibility to travel ~20-30% travel for domestic and/or international travel to supplier sites/ plants, etc. Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed in accordance with project requirements.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Applications, preferred experience or familiarity with various EHS Compliance / Management Applications.
- Experience working in an environment with a high level of equipment automation, robotics and test equipment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Practical knowledge and experience related to pressure vessels and related regulatory compliance is a plus.
- Ability to interact effectively with suppliers, partners, vendors, and colleagues.
- Strong written and oral communication.
Salary Range:
$125,000 - $155,000
EnerVenue is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed (religion), gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For US geography, (not Bay Area specific) The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.