Process Engineer, Associate Member of Technical Staff

Quantumscape; California; Hybrid; USD 83.000 - 102.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

RSU/Equity package

Employee health care

ESPP

Zusammenfassung

QuantumScape seeks a Process Engineer to drive pilot line scale-up with design engineering, facilities and equipment suppliers to install and commission new process lines. You will help develop processing techniques to improve product performance and reliability.

The role requires 1–3+ years in high-temperature manufacturing, strong project management, and ability to lead startup transfers to high-volume production. Collaboration with R&D, quality, and design teams is essential.

Qualifikationen

• B.S. in materials science, ceramic, chemical engineering, mechanical or related engineering fields.
• 1–3+ years in manufacturing or development engineering with high-temperature startup/scale-up experience.
• Experience leading startups and transferring to continuous high-volume manufacturing.
• Well organized with strong project management skills.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with Design teams to acquire vital process documentation and establish operating procedures.
• Work with R&D and Quality to set specifications, CPVs, metrology systems, and quality controls for continual improvement.
• Identify critical process variables to drive product quality at different stages.
• Create documentation and procedures for sampling, testing, and data tracking.
• Attend design and safety reviews to understand equipment specifications.
• Maintain process logs and track changes affecting product quality.
• Set and maintain calibration standards for data repeatability.
• Support manufacturing engineers with training and startup documentation.
• Assist process technicians to improve yields and performance.
• Establish defect classification and product quality testing processes.
• Coordinate with upstream/downstream processes to improve yield.

Kenntnisse

Self-motivated

Strong communicator

Data analysis

Lean six sigma

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Ausbildung

BS in materials science, ceramic, chemical engineering, mechanical or related engineering fields

MS or higher degree in ceramic, chemical, or electrical engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Process Engineer, Associate Member of Technical Staff

Date: Oct 14, 2026

Location:

CA, US

Work Location Type:

On-site

Description:

QuantumScape developed the industry’s first anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing. Our innovative battery cell technology can store energy more efficiently and reliably than today’s lithium-ion batteries.

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our team to help drive pilot line scale up activities with design engineering, facilities and equipment suppliers to optimally install, and commission new process lines and support development of new processing techniques to increase product performance and reliability.

In this role you will:

• Participating with Design teams to acquire vital process documentation to aid in developing training modules and establishing operating procedures.


• Collaborate with R&D, Quality team to establish operating specifications to derive CPVs, metrology systems to supervise process variables and quality for continual improvement.


• Understand the critical product requirements at different process stages and derive vital process variables that drive improvement to product quality.


• Establish documentation and procedures for product sampling, product testing, product data tracking systems for continuous processes.


• Attend design and Safety reviews to understand the equipment technical specifications.


• Maintain process log and work to track changes during shifts that have an influence on product quality.


• Establish equipment calibration standards and maintain to ensure data repeatability.


• Support manufacturing engineer in providing training and startup documentation and work closely with process technicians towards improving performance yields.


• Establish and maintain product quality testing and classifications of defects.


• Coordinating with other processes functions upstream and downstream and identifying areas of improvement for improving process and product yield.


• Identify process deviations and identify projects to improve the CPVs for yield improvement.


• Knowledge of statistical analysis software JMP and/ or Minitab preferred.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• You possess a B.S. in materials science, ceramic, chemical engineering, mechanical or related engineering fields.


• You have proven track record in a manufacturing or development engineering role for 1 ~ 3+ years where you played a crucial role in high temperature manufacturing and commissioning of startup processes.


• Experience in leading startups and transferring to continuous high-volume manufacturing


• Well organized, attention to details and high project management skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Self-motivated, having a track record of learning new skills and techniques and applying those to achieve result.


• Thrive in a fast paced, technically exciting environment and quickly adapt to changes.


• Experience in QMS, quality engineering tools such as, measurement system analysis, Gage R&R, SPC, Process control plan, traceability systems, process capability analysis.


• Experience in Lean six sigma analysis and define CPVs for improving yield.


• Strong communicator and enjoy collaborating with colleagues to solve technical challenges.


• Strong data analytical skills


• Aggressive and results driven approach to problem-solving


• Strong interpersonal skills

Highly Desired:

• MS or higher degree in ceramic, chemical, or electrical engineering


• Experience working in a matrix organization; well organized in managing operational data and ability to establish Process Improvement Projects to support yield improvement and eliminating product defects.


• Knowledge of high temperature measurement systems, establishing temperature profiles, managing controlled process environment, ability to read field data and in-depth process analysis is necessary for this position


• Experience of leading junior level engineers or technicians

Physical Requirements:

• May work with clean room and/or wear neoprene or vinyl gloves for 15-30% of the time.


• May frequently reach above shoulder heights and below the waist.


• Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, lift, push and extend arms.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary range for this role is $83,150-$101,846, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other exciting perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.