Position Overview

This position as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) organization will support process development and optimization of Proterra’s various electrical interconnect manufacturing processes. This highly collaborative position is a key part of the Battery Technology organization. You will work with other leaders, engineers, and technicians to establish Proterra as a world-class manufacturer of battery-based energy storage.

About the Role – You will:

• Lead development of battery module and battery pack manufacturing electrical interconnect processes
• Guide equipment design and specification related to electrical interconnect processes to ensure the process can meet yield, quality, and throughput requirements
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all electrical interconnect related manufacturing processes for Proterra’s Battery-based Energy Storage.
• Conduct Research into new electrical interconnect technologies and equipment to drive further innovation in Proterra’s Manufacturing Capabilities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop new advanced equipment and processes as relates to Proterra’s electrical interconnect
• Work cross functionally with internal and external teams to ensure electrical interconnect processes can meet target yield and product performance requirements at desired manufacturing volumes.
• Create qualified procedures and sample analysis to ensure quality and performance is being met periodically in production
• Use statistics and data skills to optimize manufacturing processes in production
• Perform Design of Experiments to help optimize welding parameters, tooling/product design, and materials
• Create and execute test plans to validate new manufacturing equipment for production line launch
• Provide DFM feedback to design engineers to ensure products can be welded and electrically connected at high yield in a high-volume manufacturing environment

About Our Group:

• The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering group seeks to develop innovative new manufacturing processes and automation tools to establish Proterra as a world leader in battery pack manufacturing. It is comprised of several different teams focused on different aspects of battery manufacturing, including process development and automated manufacturing equipment design.
• This role is part of the larger Battery Technology Team. The Battery Technology Team’s work is guided by our team values:
  • Purpose: We work towards a sustainable future for all by leading battery technology development and enabling electrification in every sector of transportation.
  • Initiative: We encourage taking ownership to find creative solutions to challenges. We’re not afraid to fail.
  • Humility: We recognize when we’re not the expert, ask for help when needed, and change our minds when we get new information.
  • Critical Thinking: We are both creative and analytical. We break problems down to the fundamentals and question assumptions.
  • Intellectual Challenge: We are continuously learning and growing so that we can strategically tackle hard problems that push the industry forward.
  • Community & Diversity: We actively work to build a supportive space where people from diverse backgrounds can bring their whole selves to work, connect meaningfully, and grow both as individuals and as a group.
  • Kindness: We’re more productive when we treat each other with empathy and respect. We support each other and offer meaningful help.
  • Fun: We purposefully create outlets to take breaks and have fun. We believe we should be inspired by our jobs and each other.
• You will report within the AME Organization and collaborate with other team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame and our manufacturing facility near Greenville, SC.

About You:

• Self-starting individual with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
• Flexible and open to change
• Strong time management and organizational skills; proactive and the ability to work with little supervision.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills; challenge assumptions not supported by engineering analysis
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to travel as needed to Proterra and project-related partner sites

Your Experience Includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field. Example Majors include: Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with various welding technologies. For example: resistance welding, laser welding, ultrasonic welding, MIG/TIG welding, Electron Beam Welding, ect.
• Experience in a manufacturing engineering role or similar technical role where you optimized a highly technical manufacturing process
• Experience running line trials/design of experiments and analyzing results
• Knowledge of welding related failure modes
• Familiarity with data analysis and statistics
• Hands on experience in high or low volume manufacturing environments
• Working understanding of manufacturing engineering metrics and concepts (Cycle time, quality control, efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, etc)

You Might Also Have:

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Familiarity with electric vehicle battery manufacturing processes
• Data Analysis Skills in MATLAB, Python, R, Minitab, ect.
• Project Management experience
• Programming experience

Job Details:

Department: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

• Base Location: Burlingame, CA
• Common Travel Locations: Greenville, SC; Vendor Sites
• Travel: 0-20%
• Compensation: $159,300 - $194,700