Sr. Electrical Engineer

QuantumScape Corporation; California; On-site; USD 137,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSU/Equity package

Health insurance

Job summary

QuantumScape Corporation seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead automation equipment design for the solid-state battery factory. You will drive electrical architecture, select hardware, create schematics, and oversee safety and compliance while mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities include designing UL control panels, power distribution, system wiring, and field bus networks, with a focus on reliable automated tools and moving from concept to fabrication drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience for bachelor’s or 3+ years for master’s.
• Experience with electrical design compliance and codes.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical for power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Design UL control panels and BOM; coordinate UL testing.
• Size AC/DC power distribution and safety I/O systems.
• Design wiring diagrams for OEM controllers and network topologies.
• Develop and maintain system wiring diagrams and harnesses.
• Ensure electrical designs meet codes and safety standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive project documentation.
• Support troubleshooting, tooling development, and tool design.
• Collaborate on supplier relations, procurement, and safety assessments.

Skills

Electrical design

UL control panels

Safety PLC I/O

Wiring diagrams

Field bus topology

Control systems

Mentoring

Documentation

Communication

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC programming tools

Job description

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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.

QuantumScape is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer on the Automation Equipment Design and Development team that is responsible for designing and building the automation and robotic equipment for the solid-state battery factory. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be driving the electrical design, architecture, implementation, and assessment of automated equipment, own the electrical standard, code compliance, hardware selection, drawing schematics and review process of the project as well as additional functions such as supplier relations, procurement, installation and safety assessment.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify UL control panels and system BOM. Work with UL shops for implementation and testing.
• Design and sizing AC and DC power distribution.
• Safety PLC I/O system design, and safety I/O components selection, such as door locks, safety switches, as well as safety category (or Performance Level) evaluations.
• Design the wiring for the OEM controllers, i.e. robot controller, motion controller, vision system, and create and maintain the system wiring diagram.
• Design cable harness as required.
• Design system field bus topology and network topology.
• Design and implement control reliable safety circuits for the automated tools with safety robots, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment as per codes and standards.
• Participate new tool concept designs and contribute to the automation solutions, critical component selections, and transform concept layouts/designs into fabrication & installation drawings with trade off consideration of specification, lead-time, complexity, and real-world process requirements.
• Participate in QS electrical specification and standard creation and implementations.
• As an experienced source of controls electrical engineering, mentor junior engineers sharing knowledge and know-how of design, standards, and proper implementation.
• Support existing equipment trouble shooting, CIP and future new tools development.
• Create and maintain proper documentations.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience or a Master’s degree and 3+ years’ experience with an educational background in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• In depth knowledge of electrical designs compliancy, codes, and standards or equivalent (local voltage usage, regulations, governing bodies)
• Proficiency designing electrical & power distribution systems in AutoCAD Electrical
• Proficiency in field network topology, both theory and practical applications
• Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, and servo systems
• Experience creating project documentation, drawings, inspections, etc.
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Multi-tasking ability, priority management and sense of urgency
• Able to work under pressure per tight schedule
• Knowledge of system and parts reliability

Compensation

Mid-point salary range for this role is $151,851.00. Final base compensation will be based on a candidates qualifications. 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 employer sponsored health insurance.

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.