Manufacturing Engineer

  • Full-time

Company Description

EnPower, Inc. is an early-stage startup developing next-generation Li-ion batteries that have fast-charging and long cycle-life capabilities—critical enablers to the mass electrification of vehicles. Our R&D, pilot-manufacturing, and sales operations are based out of our engineering facility & headquarters located in the north Phoenix - Deer Valley area where we are producing hundreds of >3.0Ah pouch cells per week. We are passionate about what we do, and are looking for high-voltage, high-ampere individuals to join our team!

Job Description

EnPower is looking for a highly-motivated manufacturing engineer to accelerate our next generation battery cell manufacturing program. This role will be involved in the design, development, commissioning and ramping of high-speed automated equipment, while working in a cross-functional team to test, validate, and roll-out process and product design changes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Drive design, development, and commissioning the ramp of complex and custom high speed automated manufacturing equipment
  • Design equipment fixtures/process kits to add functionality and improve productivity
  • Work collaboratively as the equipment expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high-quality parts.
  • Become owner/subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements
  • Build training material, maintenance routines, and related documentation for equipment life cycle management
  • Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment that meets or exceeds regulations or best practices.
  • Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations
  • Participate in supplier equipment FAT and SAT
  • Debug and optimize automated processes to reduce cycle time and maximize OEE.
  • Develop and manage FMEA risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure sufficient repair strategies.
  • Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.

Qualifications

  • Either a BS with 6+ years’ relevant experience or an MS with 3+ years relevant experience in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent in a high volume manufacturing environment
  • 3D CAD design experience in production equipment/fixtures design, creating/validating layouts, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics
  • Strong engineering foundations. Aptitude to learn
  • Demonstrated experience ramping equipment into manufacturing – Pick-N-Place stations, automation assembly equipment, web handling, design of electromechanical systems, parts, and material feeding, PLCs, motion controls, vision systems, and data capture
  • Demonstrated experience solving complex electromechanical and software systems with limited documentation to debug issues, build process know-how, and kick off improvement projects
  • Structured thinking and problem-solving abilities. Proven through a number of root cause analysis following a data-driven approach, statistical software (JMP) is a plus  
  • Experience with robot programming, backup and restoration a plus
  • Experience in high volume and high-speed manufacturing is highly desired

Additional Information

COMPANY FIT

  • Self-driven, independent, and capable of solving problems on the fly
  • Effective communicator using precise language
  • Ability to work in a diverse, intellectually-challenging, and rapid-paced team
  • Must love dogs
  • Must be AUTHORIZED to work in the US

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.