Quality Engineer- Metrology - CelLink Corp

This is a regular, full-time salaried position based at CelLink HQ (San Carlos, CA)

Vehicle power and data have been moved the same way for over 100 years.

This is a new day. At CelLink Corporation, our Team Members are designing, developing, and manufacturing flexible circuits that fundamentally change the transmission of power and data. Lower weight, higher performance, smaller mass, and lower overall system price all drive toward CelLink’s goal of a cleaner environment and more affordable technology.

At CelLink, we are electrified at the prospect of contributing to a technology that is and will be changing mobility for a cleaner and brighter future. We work with very dedicated people on challenging projects that change everyone’s future for the better. If you are eager to create, to learn, and to apply your knowledge, we are looking forward to you joining us on our electrifying mission.

Quality Engineer-Metrology

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Develop, deploy and maintain the inspection networks for the new and existing products on the state-of-the-art camera-based vision inspection systems.
• Interpret Drawings, Inspection standards and Control plans to create a robust and efficient measurement/inspection program for OMM/Vision Inspection Systems
• Develop and execute qualification plans to verify and validate inspection network accuracy and precision.
• Provide timely and accurate project status, documentation, and training.
• Support in-line and end-of-line inspection and functional test activities
• Perform gage capability, GR&R (MSA), tool matching, and measurement uncertainty studies for metrology equipment.
• Create calibration plans, coordinate calibration activities and maintain records, ensure that all test and measurement equipment is calibrated prior to use.
• Work closely with engineers from different teams in regard to continuous improvement activities, solving metrology and yield problems and improving overall product quality
• Maintain documentation required based on customer, regulatory, and system-level requirements
• Lead failure analysis, root cause understanding of the failure and analyzing field exposure risk in the event of a failure

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with machine vision systems in a PCB, Consumer Electronics, Automotive or similar field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and develop new technology
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented mind set
• Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced start-up setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

A qualified candidate will have a subset of these skills:

• Experience developing AI and deep learning-based machine vision metrology applications where defects can be trained using simple UI’s
• Ability to differentiate among various defect conditions and train the vision system to detect them.
• Experience in inspecting parts/samples or training others for inspection
• Working experience with or knowledge of Quality disciplines (8D, APQP, Six Sigma)
• Expert in metrology development and fundamentals of the methodology, gage capability, process capability.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing is highly desired.
• Experience in CMM, OMM programming is highly desired.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation), with ability to discuss technical materials with wide range of audiences
• Self-starter – not afraid to get your hands dirty, take the lead, wear different “hats” depending on the day in a fast-paced startup atmosphere
• Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

**Working Conditions/Hours:**

Salaried Exempt

Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment – 

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines

PPE-

May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump-caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, & clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures

The base pay is just one part of CelLink's total compensation package and is determined within a range. The pay range is designed to support your career progression as you learn, grow, and develop within your role. Your base pay range will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At CelLink, we believe that each employee should have the opportunity to become a CelLink shareholder through participation in CelLink's discretionary employee stock option plan. You'll also receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage and other great benefits.

Note: CelLink benefits, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

San Carlos, CA Base Pay$85,000—

$135,000 USD

At CelLink, we believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal-opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.

CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading EV manufacturers, traditional automotive OEMs, and tiered suppliers. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock.

As part of my employment application with CelLink Corporation (the “Company”), I agree to resolve any disputes or claims related to my application, including those involving the Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees, through arbitration. This includes claims of discrimination, wrongful treatment, and violations of laws or regulations at all levels. By agreeing to arbitration, I waive the option to take such claims to court, and the arbitrator’s decision will be final. This agreement does not affect any rights or obligations related to potential future employment with CelLink Corporation.

By submission of this application, I certify that all information contained within this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that providing false information is grounds for refusing to hire me or for termination should I be hired.

I further understand that this employment application is considered an integral part of the selection process. I authorize the Company and its agents to verify the information provided, including but not limited to employment history, educational background, references, and any other relevant details, as part of their evaluation of my qualifications for employment. I agree to promptly notify the Company of any changes to the information provided on this application should I be selected for employment.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Programming Machine Vision Systems
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• PPAP Process Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Vision System (Keyence, Cognex)
• Measurement Gauges

Salary info:

$42 - $68 / hr