QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.What we need: We are looking to add a Principal Systems Engineer to our CFS Engineering team. This individual will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and validating manufacturing equipment and process technology to enable scale manufacturing of our solid-state lithium-metal batteries. Equipment design, automation, and integration from R&amp;D to manufacturing environments. Significant experience in the design and implementation of automated manufacturing equipment is required to be successful in this position. What You’ll do:<ul><li>Lead pilot-scale and production-scale high temperature equipment automation programs.</li><li>Responsible in developing and continuously improving system design through the full lifecycle, from process specification to design requirements, architecture, testing, and production. </li><li>Develop a strong partnership with product design &amp; R&amp;D teams to drive DFM/DFA, process control &amp; simplicity considerations to enable high volume &amp; cost</li><li>Drive FMEA and OEE considerations as far upstream in product development as possible</li><li>Responsible for managing external machine integrators from RFP, RFQ through FAT/SAT and subsequent handoff to manufacturing teams</li><li>Generate machine system specifications, interfaces, and concept designs</li><li>Manage technical risks and drive design validation throughout the project lifecycle.</li></ul> Skills You’ll Need: <ul><li>BS or higher degree in mechanical, controls, or electrical engineering. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ experience, Master’s degree and 8+ years’ experience, or Ph.D. and 6+ years of industry experience.</li><li>Experience with continual flow processing equipment and high temperature (&gt;1000 deg C) equipment is highly desired.</li><li>Proven experience in manufacturing scale-up and ability to transfer complex technologies from research to commercialization</li><li>Exposure to a wide variety of automation systems, high speed manufacturing machinery, industrial sensors, vision and metrology systems</li><li>Proven track of record of successfully managing projects to meet deadlines amidst changing requirements and priorities</li><li>Knowledge or experience of lithium-ion, solid-state battery, or fuel cell manufacturing is highly desired</li><li>Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills</li></ul> Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Work is performed in a dry room, fume hood, lab area, or glovebox requiring the use of fine motor skills</li><li>Sitting or standing for extended periods of time</li><li>Reaching and twisting motions with hands</li><li>Lifting up to 25 lbs.</li></ul> <a></a>Onsite:<a></a>This position requires to work onsite 5 days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position.  As an on-site R&amp;D and manufacturing operations organization, in-person face to face interaction is essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration.    Compensation &amp; Benefits: Salary range for this role has a range of $152,850 to $233,100, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. 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 employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other exciting perks.     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.

<h1>QuantumScape is a leader in the development of next generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles. The company’s mission is to revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future.</h1><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/466298136" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><h1>Join our team</h1>Do you want to help build one of the most critical parts of the future energy economy? Come join us on our mission as we revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future.

Systems Engineer, Principal Member of Technical Staff (PMTS)

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.What we need:&nbsp;We are looking to add a Principal Systems Engineer to our CFS Engineering team. This individual will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and validating manufacturing equipment and process technology to enable scale manufacturing of our solid-state lithium-metal batteries. Equipment design, automation, and integration from R&amp;D to manufacturing environments. Significant experience in the design and implementation of automated manufacturing equipment is required to be successful in this position.&nbsp;What You’ll do:<ul><li>Lead pilot-scale and production-scale high temperature equipment automation programs.</li><li>Responsible in developing and continuously improving system design through the full lifecycle, from process specification to design requirements, architecture, testing, and production.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop a strong partnership with product design &amp; R&amp;D teams to drive DFM/DFA, process control &amp; simplicity considerations to enable high volume &amp; cost</li><li>Drive FMEA and OEE considerations as far upstream in product development as possible</li><li>Responsible for managing external machine integrators from RFP, RFQ through FAT/SAT and subsequent handoff to manufacturing teams</li><li>Generate machine system specifications, interfaces, and concept designs</li><li>Manage technical risks and drive design validation throughout the project lifecycle.</li></ul>&nbsp;Skills You’ll Need: <ul><li>BS or higher degree in mechanical, controls, or electrical engineering. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ experience, Master’s degree and 8+ years’ experience, or Ph.D. and 6+ years of industry experience.</li><li>Experience with continual flow processing equipment and high temperature (&gt;1000 deg C) equipment is highly desired.</li><li>Proven experience in manufacturing scale-up and ability to transfer complex technologies from research to commercialization</li><li>Exposure to a wide variety of automation systems, high speed manufacturing machinery, industrial sensors, vision and metrology systems</li><li>Proven track of record of successfully managing projects to meet deadlines amidst changing requirements and priorities</li><li>Knowledge or experience of lithium-ion, solid-state battery, or fuel cell manufacturing is highly desired</li><li>Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills</li></ul>&nbsp;Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Work is performed in a dry room, fume hood, lab area, or glovebox requiring the use of fine motor skills</li><li>Sitting or standing for extended periods of time</li><li>Reaching and twisting motions with hands</li><li>Lifting up to 25 lbs.</li></ul>&nbsp;<a></a>Onsite:<a></a>This position requires to work onsite 5 days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position.  As an on-site R&amp;D and manufacturing operations organization, in-person face to face interaction is essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compensation &amp; Benefits:&nbsp;Salary range for this role has a range of $152,850 to $233,100, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. 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 employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other exciting perks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.

Systems Engineer, Principal Member of Technical Staff (PMTS)

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