Member of Technical Staff, Cell Development

Come join us on our mission as we revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future.

QuantumScape is a start-up located in San Jose, California working on new energy storage technology to allow electric vehicles to outperform internal combustion cars. Our leap in energy density and charge rate is enabled by a different chemistry and cell architecture which also benefits safety. Our quick progress is due in part to a state of the art facility, highly automated data collection and analysis, an outstanding team, and a strong and clear set of values.Do you want to learn about and work on this critical part of the future energy economy? As a member of the Cell Development team, you will develop cell prototypes, test platforms, and production processes to help put this technology on the road. We bridge Quantumscape's fundamental technological breakthroughs with a design for a commercial cell.
Responsibilities:
Devise, design, and implement creative and practical improvements to existing device assembliesDevelop tooling to improve processes and the handling and assembly of partsInvestigate gaps in existing processes and device performance to inform future designsContribute to a larger, multi-functional team to develop scalable solutions for cell assembly processesCollect and analyze electrical and mechanical data to characterize the performance and reliability of your designsCommunicate results with the broader team
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Detailed understanding of engineering fundamentals Experience applying mechanical design and/or materials knowledge to the development of real-world solutions Familiarity with at least one type of engineering software (e.g., Inventor, CAD, etc.) and at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, JMP, or similar)Experience with large datasets or an SQL database a plusYou learn and adapt quicklyYou respond to challenges with solutionsYou understand that successful designs require interactions between multiple engineering fields and use a multi-faceted approachYou love working closely with a team in an energizing environmentYou have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Minimum Requirements:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or an equivalent fieldM.S. in engineering or similar OR 2+ years of experience with mechanical or materials designYou share our real passion for our mission!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.
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