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Senior Equipment Engineer

bluecurrent · Hayward CA · Hayward, California, United States
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Blue Current</strong></p> <p>Blue Current (the “Company”) is the industry leader in the development of silicon solid state batteries. Free of flammable liquid electrolytes, Blue Current’s fully dry, inherently safe batteries significantly reduce risks to human and environmental health while providing a higher-performance alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Blue Current’s silicon-based platform is highly adaptable, enabling a cost-effective solution for both the mobility and stationary storage markets. Blue Current’s team works out of its state-of-the-art headquarters and pilot line facility in Hayward, California. To learn more about Blue Current, Inc., <a href="https://bluecurrent.com/">visit http://bluecurrent.com.</a></p></div><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span class="TextRun SCXW184085545 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW184085545 BCX0">Blue Current is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to join the Technical Operations team, supporting solid-state battery R&D and prototyping operations. This role </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW184085545 BCX0">is responsible for</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW184085545 BCX0"> the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of key R&D lab equipment, ensuring tools are available, well-documented, and capable of supporting evolving process requirements. The Senior Equipment Engineer will work cross-functionally with process engineers, technicians, and researchers to quickly resolve equipment issues and implement practical design improvements. This is a high-impact, hands-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW184085545 BCX0">on role at the intersection of mechanical engineering and lab operations in a fast-paced development environment.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW184085545 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></span></p> <p><strong>Essential Functions & Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Act as the primary engineering owner for assigned battery R&D equipment (e.g., gloveboxes, pumps, slurry mixers, film coaters, hydraulic presses, cell assembly tools, etc.)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Provide direct, hands-on mechanical engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly and minimize lab downtime</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead the development of preventive maintenance plans and strategies to ensure equipment performance and longevity</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Partner with vendors and internal teams to modify or develop tools to meet evolving process requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Establish and maintain working relationships with external vendors for troubleshooting and repair of specialized equipment and components</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Support specification, evaluation, and procurement of new R&D process equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and equipment documentation for technicians</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Provide technical training and guidance to technicians on equipment operation, care, and troubleshooting</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Manage work orders, spare parts inventory, and maintenance tracking for equipment performance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Communicate effectively with R&D scientists, engineers, and technicians to align on priorities and execution</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Identify opportunities to improve safety, uptime, and reliability of lab equipment and operations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of this position</span

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