Senior System Engineer

QuantumScape; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy storage is seeking a Senior System Engineer to lead the design and integration of advanced automation systems. This role requires a strong background in systems engineering and automation, with responsibilities that include project leadership and collaboration across various engineering disciplines.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering within automation.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation components.
• Experience with system integration and technical project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of complex automation systems.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Generate tool/equipment specifications and engineering test reports.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Automation

Problem Solving

Communication

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Description: 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.

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our growing team to lead the design and integration of advanced automation systems. In this leadership role, you will drive end-to-end systems engineering across a range of automation projects, ensuring reliable, scalable, and innovative solutions that meet client and industry needs.

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 growth.

This role includes leading the architecture, design, and integration of complex automation systems involving PLCs, robotics, sensors, and control networks.

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 testing.

Responsibilities:

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

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

• Lead design reviews, FMEA analysis, and risk mitigation planning.

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including controls, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering to deliver cohesive system solutions.

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

• Generate tool/ equipment specifications, system interface specifications, DOEs, 8D, fishbone, risk matrix, P&ID schematics.

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

• Define, coordinate, perform, and document engineering test reports.

• Perform engineering analysis of difficult scope.

• 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 statements

• Communicate results to the broader team

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

Functional Knowledge:

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

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

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

• 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 teams.

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering within the automation, industrial controls, or manufacturing technology sector.

• Strong understanding of industrial automation components: PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMIs, motion control, robotics, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, etc.).

• Experience with system integration, P&ID schematics, lifecycle management, and technical project leadership.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

• Ability to work well individually and in a team driven environment

• Excellent hands-on troubleshooting of automated systems

• Excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude

• Travel: 5-10% of the Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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