Head of Equipment and Process Engineering
Cuberg, United States
Job Description
The Director of Equipment and Process Engineering is an experienced leader of teams that develop Lithium-ion batteries, semiconductors, or similar equipment, on time and within budget. Responsibilities include delivering multiple projects in parallel, experienced in all phases of design from early concept through validation and handoff. The Director of Equipment and Process Engineering will develop a strong and highly-engaged team, soliciting input and debate from all levels in the organization, setting clear standards for work quality, and being a transparent decision-maker.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, have prior production engineering experience, take pride in the quality of their work, and work well in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic startup environment.
Join us in building the future of energy.
About
Cuberg is commercializing next-generation battery technology to power the future of electric mobility. The company was acquired in 2021 by Northvolt, a global supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems. As Northvolt's Advanced Technology Center operating in Silicon Valley, Cuberg is developing and commercializing lithium metal batteries, building an innovation ecosystem around lithium-ion technology, and leveraging Northvolt's state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to rapidly scale up production of advanced batteries.
The San Fransisco / Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $215,000 - $280,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
Responsibilities
- You are capable of delivering multiple projects in parallel, experienced in all phases of design from early concept through validation and handoff
- You develop a strong and highly-engaged team, soliciting input and debate from all levels in the organization, setting clear standards for work quality, and being a transparent decision-maker
- Provide inspirational leadership for a team of engineers developing Cuberg's next-generation, processing equipment
- Drive the team to identify and de-risk key technical challenges
- Collaborate with suppliers to design, develop, validate and deploy equipment while also gathering performance data and continually improving reliability and maintainability
- Review and approve key design process work: Pamp;ID, HAZID/HAZOPS, flow and reaction simulations, design verification, factory/site acceptance test plans, and other test plans
- Work collaboratively with your team to support existing tools; support your team in deep troubleshooting and use issues as opportunities for continual improvement
- Collaborate cross-functionally with peers and colleagues in Research, Process Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Safety to develop robust solutions for manufacturing Cuberg's product at low cost and with high quality
- Create opportunities for staff career growth, identify top performers and develop their careers
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent in years of experience
- 8+ yrs of Process and Equipment engineering experience
- 7+ yrs experience in engineering leadership
- 5+ yrs experience successfully leading teams that build, deploy, and support manufacturing equipment involving technical risk and high uptime requirements is required
- Experience engaging with equipment vendors, from request-for-proposals to site acceptance testing and deployment, is required•
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including generous stock options, to help you and your family build a healthy and secure future.
- Group health benefits that provide strong support for employee well-being and preventative care, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and flexible savings account plans
- A retirement program that helps build future financial security through both traditional and Roth 401(k) options with employer matching
- Generous paid time off plans to renew and refresh through vacation, personal leave, holidays, and parental leave