This position as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) organization will lead development of new manufacturing lines, including equipment and processes. This highly collaborative position is a key part of the Battery Engineering organization. You will work with other leaders, engineers, and technicians to establish Proterra as a world-class manufacturer of battery-based energy storage.

About the Role – You will:

Grow and lead a team focused on validating new technology concepts as well as developing standards for mechanical and controls architecture for future production lines and factories.
Develop a team that designs, build and tests new electromechanical and static fixtures
Provide in depth knowledge on equipment design
Develop manufacturing technology roadmap in conjunction with co-managers and team leadership
Conceive, design and test new technology & equipment to allow Proterra to grow battery production capacity
Run experiments and research to validate new technology/processes
Work cross functionally with internal and external teams to ensure equipment development launch success
Be a technical leader in new technology development
Specify equipment and develop processes based on product design requirements and tolerances
Develop equipment calibration and validation plans for prototype and production equipment
Support AME team with factory validation, installations and launches
Coordinate with launch team to guarantee process readiness and start of production

About Our Group:

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering group seeks to develop innovative new manufacturing processes and automation tools to establish Proterra as a world leader in battery pack manufacturing. It is comprised of several different teams focused on different aspects of battery manufacturing, including process development and automated manufacturing equipment design.
This role is part of the larger Battery Technology Team. The Battery Technology Team’s work is guided by our team values:
- Purpose: We work towards a sustainable future for all by leading battery technology development and enabling electrification in every sector of transportation.
- Initiative: We encourage taking ownership to find creative solutions to challenges. We’re not afraid to fail.
- Humility: We recognize when we’re not the expert, ask for help when needed, and change our minds when we get new information.
- Critical Thinking: We are both creative and analytical. We break problems down to the fundamentals and question assumptions.
- Intellectual Challenge: We are continuously learning and growing so that we can strategically tackle hard problems that push the industry forward.
- Community & Diversity: We actively work to build a supportive space where people from diverse backgrounds can bring their whole selves to work, connect meaningfully, and grow both as individuals and as a group.
- Kindness: We’re more productive when we treat each other with empathy and respect. We support each other and offer meaningful help.
- Fun: We purposefully create outlets to take breaks and have fun. We believe we should be inspired by our jobs and each other.
You will report to the VP, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering within the AME Organization and collaborate with other team members located at our R&D headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facility near Greenville, SC.

About You:

Proactive and able to work without supervision
Creative and confident in bringing new ideas to the team
Invests in their team, advocating for team and their growth
Able to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization
Customer-focused attitude
Able to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity
Detail-oriented, resourceful, and diligent
Flexible and open to change
Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skills including challenging assumptions
Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Your Experience Includes:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
8+ years experience in a manufacturing engineering or equipment development role
2+ years in developing, growing managing cross-discipline engineering teams
Expert knowledge in hands on equipment design, including equipment architecture, CAD work and software/controls integration
CAD development, GD&T, and tolerance stack up
Experience designing and working with pneumatics, plc, lasers, gantries, robots, sensors, and other automation toolsets
Demonstrated experience in working cross functionally with various groups and people
Experience working with vendors for part builds and design reviews
Experience designing for manufacturing environments
Experience managing a project with cost, safety, performance, and schedule metrics
Providing DFM for new hardware design
Building working relationships with cross functional teams, ensuring timely communication and problem-solving actions
Demonstrated ability to keep projects on track and ensure the timely launch of your projects

You Might Also Have:

Battery manufacturing experience
Catia Experience
Programming/PLC experience

Job Details:

Department: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Base Location: Burlingame, CA
Common Travel Locations: Greenville, SC; Vendor Sites
Travel: 0-20%
Compensation: $213,588-$237,320

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