Equipment Engineer

Company Overview:
A stealth-mode battery startup based in San Jose is seeking an Equipment Engineer to support the development and scaling of its advanced energy storage technology. The company is focused on building next-generation battery solutions and offers a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Position Summary:
The Equipment Engineer will be responsible for planning, installing, maintaining, and upgrading critical equipment and facility infrastructure. This role works closely with process engineers, internal teams, and external vendors to ensure tools are operating efficiently and aligned with both development and production needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine facility specifications and equipment layout based on tool requirements, process flow, and safety considerations.
• Plan and manage the installation of multiple tools, coordinating with process engineers, facilities teams, and external vendors.
• Monitor equipment performance on a daily basis to ensure reliability and support ongoing development and production.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot/repair equipment issues, including working with external manufacturers when needed.
• Support upgrades and modifications of tools based on input from process engineering and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with vendors to define equipment specifications and ensure timely delivery and implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in a lab, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach.
• Experience working with external vendors and equipment suppliers is preferred.

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of battery technology innovation.
• Hands-on involvement in building and scaling critical infrastructure and systems.
• Collaboration with a highly technical and driven team.
• Fast-paced startup environment with strong growth and learning potential.