Junior Battery Engineer/Battery Engineer I

Summary

Forge Nano Inc. is a fast-growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coatings across a wide range of markets including Li-Ion Batteries. Forge Nano is seeking an Junior Equipment Engineer to join their Energy Storage Design and Manufacturing Team. This position will focus on equipment improvements and day to day operation of Forge Nano’s 1 MWh Battery Prototyping Line.

The Junior Equipment Engineer should be prepared to work in fast-paced development and prototyping environment.  The role requires a detailed oriented individual who is comfortable working with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, technicians, and engineers. The Junior Equipment Engineer will report to the Battery Equipment Manager.

Experience with Li-ion cell production scale up, Li-ion industrial manufacturing processes are both desirable skillsets.

Skills and Responsibilities

The Junior Equipment Engineer may be responsible for tasks and skills such as (non-exhaustive):

• Lead troubleshooting efforts to address process-related challenges in real-time.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on manufacturing equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Work closely with the Electrode Engineer and Technicians to streamline overall process.
• Communicate with equipment OEM’s and external vendors to procure spare parts to ensure continued operability of pilot line equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability and longevity.
• Implement safety and quality procedures.
• Serve as the technical operations specialist for regular equipment troubleshooting, retooling, and facility maintenance.
• Work with the team on detailed documentation for equipment design, operation, and upkeep
• Execute on continuous improvements projects for overall process efficiency.
• Interface with R&D scientists for build requests, manufacturing development, and scaling activities
• Assist the team with production tasks as needed

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 0-2 years maintaining automated manufacturing equipment
• Hands-on experience with various manufacturing equipment, preferably in the battery industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and fix equipment issues efficiently.
• Experience with equipment installation, startups, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles

Work Environment

Work will predominately be in an office environment. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, steel toe shoes, lab coat, and in the plant, a hard hat. Strict adherence to corporate and/or plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required. Forge Nano follows all recommended COVID-19 safety protocols and accepted candidates must be willing to adhere to these policies.

Physical Demands

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

The employee occasionally will work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel

Occasional travel to vendor locations may be required.

Job Details

•    $70,000-80,000

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.