Mechanical Engineer

Adden Energy; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous employee stock options

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

A dynamic energy technology startup located in the Boston Area is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to advance solid-state battery technology. In this impactful role, you will design tools for battery production, maintain lab equipment, and collaborate closely with suppliers. Ideal candidates have degrees in mechanical or chemical engineering and hands-on experience in battery design. The company provides a competitive salary, health benefits, and generous stock options, aiming to contribute positively to climate change.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with equipment maintenance and repair.
• 2+ years in a mechanical design role in a Li ion battery environment.
• Experience with ceramic solid electrolytes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular maintenance and repair of lab equipment.
• Design and develop pilot scale electrode coating tools.
• Set up and validate pilot scale slurry mixer and coater.

Skills

Equipment maintenance and repair

Mechanical design

Roll-to-roll coater operations

Education

BS or MS in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Adden Energy is developing solid-state batteries for automotive and consumer applications and is located in the Boston Area. Our technology is based on leading research from Harvard University and our team is backed by prominent venture capital investors.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing technical team and work to scale our technology. As a key member of our team, you will make a substantial impact on the company’s future and set the stage for how we build batteries for years to come as we work to make a positive impact on climate change.

What you get to do:

• Conduct regular maintenance and repair of lab equipment
• Design, modify, and optimize the mechanical fixtures for solid-state battery
• Design and develop pilot scale electrode coating tools based on the company’s cell technology
• Design the tools and analyze the concept using CAD software such as Solidworks
• Work with external suppliers to customize the equipment based on manufacturing processes
• Set up and validate pilot scale slurry mixer, electrode coater, and other cell fabrication equipment
• Maintain, modify, and optimize the equipment with vendor’s guidelines

What you bring to this role:

• Strong hands-on experience with equipment maintenance and repair
• BS or MS degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience in a mechanical design role in a Li ion battery industrial environment
• Hands-on experience with roll-to-roll coater installation, maintenance, and operation
• Experience on vendor qualification and customer interactions
• A desire to hold your own in a fast-moving environment alongside highly technical peers
• Ability to work safely and in compliance with all regulations and quality systems
• Experience with ceramic solid electrolytes is preferred

We are happy to offer our team members:

• Competitive salary versus leading employers in industry, commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous employee stock options
• Three weeks paid time off

Adden Energy is interested in working with every qualified candidate regardless of current U.S. work authorization, and would consider sponsoring visas.

We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Expressions of interest and accompanying resumes should be sent to [e-mail] or apply on LinkedIn.