Senior Battery Equipment Engineer — R&D Lab Uptime

Blue Current; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Current is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer in Hayward, CA to support solid-state battery R&D and prototyping operations. You will own critical lab equipment, troubleshoot issues, and drive maintenance strategies to maximize uptime.

The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background with 5+ years of experience, hands-on lab equipment expertise, and collaboration with process engineers, technicians, and researchers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical/equipment engineering experience in relevant fields (batteries, semiconductors, coatings).
• Experience with lab/process equipment such as gloveboxes, mixers, pumps, motors, and vacuum systems.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned battery R&D equipment (gloveboxes, pumps, mixers, coaters, presses, cell tools).
• Provide hands-on mechanical engineering support to troubleshoot issues and minimize downtime.
• Lead preventive maintenance plans to ensure equipment performance and longevity.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical design

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Gloveboxes

Pumps

Slurry mixers

Film coaters

Hydraulic presses

Cell assembly tools

Coating equipment

Calendering equipment

Job description

Blue Current is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer in Hayward, CA to support solid-state battery R&D and prototyping operations. You will own critical lab equipment, troubleshoot issues, and drive maintenance strategies to maximize uptime.

The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background with 5+ years of experience, hands-on lab equipment expertise, and collaboration with process engineers, technicians, and researchers in a fast-paced environment.