<h2>About Base</h2>Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.<h2>About the Role</h2>Base is seeking an Equipment Design Engineer to design equipment for our battery production lines. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of equipment development, from initial concept through production ramp, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and output. You will work with cross-functional teams to establish the required functionality of the manufacturing system and bring that system into reality.What You'll Do<ul style=""><li>Develop manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes to support early-stage prototype builds and scale for high-volume production</li><li>Detail machine design or modifications of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, conveyors, lift and transfer units, robotic end of arm tooling</li><li>Be the person capable of doing it all. Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp</li><li>Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production</li><li>Design efficient production workstation layouts to enhance product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency while conducting process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling/simulation</li><li>Create detailed manufacturing instructions and documentation to train technicians, implement new processes, and ensure smooth handoff to production and sustaining teams</li></ul>What You'll Bring<ul style=""><li>7+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development</li><li>Knowledge in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping, testing methods, everyday machining, and fabrication processes</li><li>Experience using 2D cad tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)</li><li>Experience with GD &amp; T and system stack up analysis</li><li>Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices</li><li>Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, similar degree, or equivalent experience</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Our Values</h2><ul style=""><li>First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles &gt; rules.</li><li>Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.</li><li>Give &amp; Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.</li><li>Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.</li><li>Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.</li><li>Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.</li><li>Fun &amp; Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.</li></ul><h2>Do the best work of your life at Base.</h2>

Base is the modern power company for the electric era. We are building a reliable and affordable home energy service — powered by distributed batteries. Our technology supports the grid during times of peak need and protects customers during outages — for a fraction of the cost of other solutions.Our team is made up of engineers and operators from some of the world’s best technology companies. If you are passionate about pushing forward cutting-edge technology and delivering world-class customer experiences — we want you at Base. We are headquartered in Austin, TX and are growing quickly.

Equipment Design Engineer

<h2>About Base</h2>Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.<h2>About the Role</h2>Base is seeking an Equipment Design Engineer to design equipment for our battery production lines. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of equipment development, from initial concept through production ramp, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and output. You will work with cross-functional teams to establish the required functionality of the manufacturing system and bring that system into reality.What You'll Do<ul><li>Develop manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes to support early-stage prototype builds and scale for high-volume production</li><li>Detail machine design or modifications of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, conveyors, lift and transfer units, robotic end of arm tooling</li><li>Be the person capable of doing it all. Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp</li><li>Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production</li><li>Design efficient production workstation layouts to enhance product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency while conducting process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling/simulation</li><li>Create detailed manufacturing instructions and documentation to train technicians, implement new processes, and ensure smooth handoff to production and sustaining teams</li></ul>What You'll Bring<ul><li>7+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development</li><li>Knowledge in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping, testing methods, everyday machining, and fabrication processes</li><li>Experience using 2D cad tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)</li><li>Experience with GD &amp; T and system stack up analysis</li><li>Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices</li><li>Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, similar degree, or equivalent experience</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Our Values</h2><ul><li>First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles &gt; rules.</li><li>Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.</li><li>Give &amp; Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.</li><li>Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.</li><li>Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.</li><li>Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.</li><li>Fun &amp; Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.</li></ul><h2>Do the best work of your life at Base.</h2>

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