Sr. R&D Test Systems Engineer

Voya Energy, Inc.; Hayward, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity compensation

Unlimited PTO

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

401(k) plan

Job summary

Voya Energy is seeking an engineer to build R&D and prototype platforms to develop and scale metal-fueled generator technology. They will apply multidisciplinary expertise across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to develop high-performance, reliable test systems and product prototypes.

The ideal candidate has experience building custom test platforms in R&D environments, and systems-level thinking to turn complex ideas into working systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and building custom process, laboratory, or automation equipment.
• Experience with sensors/instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with pumps and fluid handling.
• Basic CAD proficiency.
• Experience developing hardware across several disciplines of engineering and proficiency in at least two: prototype fabrication, ECAD/PCB design, P&ID and wiring diagrams, electrochemical systems exp.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new systems and instrumentation to accelerate development of Voya’s metal-air fuel cell generators.
• Work with material scientists to ideate, deploy, and improve research platforms.
• Help scale Voya’s technology to first commercial deployments.
• Develop new sensors and sensing technologies for Voya’s generators.
• Document assembly and operating procedures for new equipment and systems.

Skills

Hands-on design

Sensors

Instrumentation

Pumps

Fluid handling

CAD proficiency

Job description

Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth. Our breakthrough technology allows us to convert abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are also creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power, free from the limitations of the grid. We are assembling a highly-experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, multi-disciplinary first principles engineers, battle-tested operators and world-class investors to deliver on Voya's ambitious mission. Join us in fueling our electric future.

Position Summary:

Voya Energy is seeking an engineer to build R&D and prototype platforms to develop and scale our metal-fueled generator technology. They will apply multidisciplinary expertise across a range of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering skillsets to develop high-performance, reliable, and easy-to-use test systems and product prototypes.

The ideal candidate has experience building custom test platforms in R&D environments, and systems-level thinking to turn complex ideas into working systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build new systems and instrumentation to accelerate development of Voya’s metal-air fuel cell generators.




• Work with Voya’s material scientists to ideate, deploy, and improve research platforms.




• Help scale Voya’s technology to first commercial deployments.




• Develop new sensors and sensing technologies for Voya’s generators.




• Document assembly and operating procedures for new equipment and systems.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience designing and building custom process, laboratory, or automation equipment.




• Experience with sensors/instrumentation and data acquisition systems.




• Experience with pumps and fluid handling.




• Basic CAD proficiency.




• You have experience developing hardware across several disciplines of engineering, and can demonstrate experience with at least 2 of the following:

  
  
  
  

  • Prototype fabrication using mills/lathes and 3D printing.

  
  

  • ECAD and PCB design experience

  
  

  • Generating and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and electrical wiring diagrams.

  
  

  • Hands-on exposure to electrochemical systems like fuel cells, batteries, and/or electrolyzers and relevant characterization equipment like potentiostats.

  
  

  • Experience with precipitation and filtration equipment.

  
  
  
  



• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Location: Hayward, CA. Full-time on-site.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience




• Unlimited PTO




• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage




• 401(k) plan