Principal Mechanical Engineer

QuantumScape; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing energy storage technology company as a Principal Mechanical Engineer. In this hands-on role, you will design and develop critical process equipment, mentor your team, and solve complex engineering challenges, contributing to the evolution of cutting-edge solid-state battery technology.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with high-speed automation and robotics is preferred.
• Technical mentoring within the team is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects and develop innovative solutions.
• Create mechanical designs for critical process goals.
• Conduct engineering tests and document findings.

Skills

Problem solving

Mechanical systems design

Automation components

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Solidworks

ANSYS

AutoDesk Vault PDM

GD&T

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QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

QuantumScape is seeking a Principle Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team to support the design and development of critical process equipment. The position will focus on hands-on hardware design and development with the goal of identifying scalable concepts for volume production

.We are a fast-growing energy storage technology company, located in San Jose, California working on a fundamental disruption in the field of energy storage. We seek to change the paradigm in energy storage by developing a completely new class of electrical energy storage device

.
Do you enjoy a meaningful and creative environment where you can excel and autonomously solve difficult problems? We are looking to grow our team with the addition of a motivated individual who is seeking technical challenges and professional growt

h.
This role includes the creation of mechanical designs to accomplish specific process goals, iterative hands-on design / verification, and the emphasis on scalable equipment design. You will work with other engineers and scientists and will be responsible for driving and completing assigned projects through all stages of the design process, including specification, design, prototyping, assembly and testi

ng.
Responsibili

ties• Coaches and mentors the team, setting methodologies that inspire and motivate the t

eam.• Independently, develops and implements concepts for range of significantly complex product issues and engineering soluti

ons.• Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies, as appropri

ate.• Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of significantly complex engineering probl

ons.• Specify the development, design, or modify engineering layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of significantly complex s

cope• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solut

ions• Problem identification and troubleshooting a variety of difficult mechanical prob

lems• Define, coordinate, perform, and document engineering test rep

orts• Perform engineering analysis of difficult s

cope• Design and execute experiments to evaluate new tools/processes and bring them to our production

line• Work with a team to root cause and address problem statem

ents• Communicate results to the broader

team
Functional Knowl

edge • Design responsibilities for mechanical systems and equipment design function, develops and implements concepts for range of significantly complex product issues and engineering solutions, lead and/or execute engineering projects/prog

rams.• Additional responsibilities include, technical mentoring as required within the engineering group, help professional and personal develop

ment.• Regarded as the technical expert in automation components, linear guides, rotary actuators, robots, end effectors, dispense, vacuum and complex mechanical assemb

lies.• Plan and Execute DoEs to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for manufacturability and qua

lity.• Automation equipment design and development experience - High speed automation, robotic, vision, material handling, conveyors, PLC, HMI,

etc.• Experience with supplier management and collaborating with remote engineering t

eams.• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project exec

ments:• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ experience, Master’s degree and 8+ years’ experience, or Ph.D. and 6+ years of relevant industry experience. Preferred degree(s) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engine

ering.• Knowledge with Inventor, AutoDesk Vault PDM, or equivalent PDM/PLM systems and in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Toleran

cing).• Experience with Solidworks, Unigraphics NX, ANSYS, CFD,

COSMOS• Ability to work well individually and in a team driven envir

onment• Excellent hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical and automated s

ystems• Excellent communication skills, and a positive at

titude• Travel: 5-10% of th

e Time

Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

QuantumScape is seeking a Principle Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team to support the design and development of critical process equipment. The position will focus on hands-on hardware design and development with the goal of identifying scalable concepts for volume production

.We are a fast-growing energy storage technology company, located in San Jose, California working on a fundamental disruption in the field of energy storage. We seek to change the paradigm in energy storage by developing a completely new class of electrical energy storage device

.
Do you enjoy a meaningful and creative environment where you can excel and autonomously solve difficult problems? We are looking to grow our team with the addition of a motivated individual who is seeking technical challenges and professional growt

h.
This role includes the creation of mechanical designs to accomplish specific process goals, iterative hands-on design / verification, and the emphasis on scalable equipment design. You will work with other engineers and scientists and will be responsible for driving and completing assigned projects through all stages of the design process, including specification, design, prototyping, assembly and testi

ng.
Responsibili

ties• Coaches and mentors the team, setting methodologies that inspire and motivate the t

eam.• Independently, develops and implements concepts for range of significantly complex product issues and engineering soluti

ons.• Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies, as appropri

ate.• Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of significantly complex engineering probl

ems.• Generate tool/ equipment specificati

ons.• Specify the development, design, or modify engineering layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of significantly complex s

cope• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solut

ions• Problem identification and troubleshooting a variety of difficult mechanical prob

lems• Define, coordinate, perform, and document engineering test rep

orts• Perform engineering analysis of difficult s

cope• Design and execute experiments to evaluate new tools/processes and bring them to our production

line• Work with a team to root cause and address problem statem

ents• Communicate results to the broader

team
Functional Knowl

edge • Design responsibilities for mechanical systems and equipment design function, develops and implements concepts for range of significantly complex product issues and engineering solutions, lead and/or execute engineering projects/prog

rams.• Additional responsibilities include, technical mentoring as required within the engineering group, help professional and personal develop

ment.• Regarded as the technical expert in automation components, linear guides, rotary actuators, robots, end effectors, dispense, vacuum and complex mechanical assemb

lies.• Plan and Execute DoEs to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for manufacturability and qua

lity.• Automation equipment design and development experience - High speed automation, robotic, vision, material handling, conveyors, PLC, HMI,

etc.• Experience with supplier management and collaborating with remote engineering t

eams.• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project exec

ution
Minimum Require

ments:• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ experience, Master’s degree and 8+ years’ experience, or Ph.D. and 6+ years of relevant industry experience. Preferred degree(s) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engine

ering.• Knowledge with Inventor, AutoDesk Vault PDM, or equivalent PDM/PLM systems and in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Toleran

cing).• Experience with Solidworks, Unigraphics NX, ANSYS, CFD,

COSMOS• Ability to work well individually and in a team driven envir

onment• Excellent hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical and automated s

ystems• Excellent communication skills, and a positive at

titude• Travel: 5-10% of th

e Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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