Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Assembly

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop, document, and improve assembly processes across the pilot line: cell intake and sorting/matching, module and pack build sequence, busbar and interconnect assembly, thermal interface application, enclosure, and…
• Support cell joining process development (laser / ultrasonic / resistance welding), including weld parameter development, qualification builds, and in-process verification
• Design and build fixturing, stations, and tooling for the pilot line, with an eye toward eventual automation on Hadrian's robotics and software platform
• Write and maintain clear work instructions, process control plans, and standard work for assembly operations
• Support electrical test, formation, and characterization processes, and help define and execute pack-level acceptance testing
• Implement cell-level traceability and lot control on the line, partnering with Quality on inspection plans and nonconformance dispositions
• Run root cause and corrective action on process issues, yield losses, and equipment problems; drive improvements to yield, throughput, and cost
• Support battery safety practices on the floor, including safe handling procedures, thermal runaway mitigation measures, and compliance testing activities (e.g., UN 38.3 transport)

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, ideally with hands-on exposure to battery pack or module assembly, energy storage, or another electro-mechanical assembly environment
• Working knowledge of at least one cell joining or precision joining process (laser, ultrasonic, or resistance welding, or comparable processes)
• Experience developing fixturing, tooling, or work instructions for assembly operations
• Comfort working on the production floor: building, testing, breaking, and fixing things yourself
• Strong problem-solving fundamentals, including structured root cause analysis and data-driven process improvement
• Ability to operate with limited direction in a fast-moving, ambiguous, build-it-now environment
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) per ITAR; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance