Associate EHS Engineer - Member Technical Staff (AMTS)

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 longer range, faster charging and enhanced safety in electric vehicles to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

Do you want to make a major contribution to this part of the energy economy? Join us on our mission as we transform energy storage to enable a more sustainable future.  We are looking to add an Associate EHS Engineer - Associate Member Technical Staff (AMTS) to our Environment Health & Safety team. The ideal candidate has a passion for supporting the development and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in regular area inspections, document corrective actions, and track closure
• Coordinate and/or deliver EHS training
• Use and manage an online learning management system
• Coordinate vendors to perform onsite tasks
• Record environmental parameters. Monitor hazardous waste handling and storage. Take effective steps to ensure that all required records are prepared and maintained
• Conduct and document regular inspections of safety equipment
• May participate in regulatory inspections or assist in the investigation and preparation of reports on injuries
• Participate in the safe installation of new process equipment
• Support development and completion of environmental/sustainability metrics
• Actively participate in Emergency Response Team and Safety Committee activities
• In support of 5S initiatives, work with employees to ensure a clean, safe, and balanced workplace
• Finish the assigned and required training satisfactorily and on time

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness allowing smooth adaptation to a constantly evolving environment and work priorities
• Possesses a can-do spirit and is a collaborative teammate and clear communicator
• Organized, meticulous, and have clear written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under general supervision
• Ability to deal with confidential information in a professional manner
• Must demonstrate personal integrity and high ethical standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. degree in chemistry, engineering, or related fields
• Work in a constantly evolving environment with Facilities, Hardware, and R&D leaders, and staffing at all levels
• Ability to approach sophisticated problems by actively seeking information and new insights from a variety of sources, consistently looking for novel ways to solve problems, and mastering unfamiliar information, tasks, and situations quickly and optimally

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• MS in chemistry or engineering fields
• Two years of work experience in the EHS field
• Experience working within a battery or automotive operations and/or manufacturing teams
• Strong data management and analysis skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work with airtight isolation chambers and/or wear neoprene or vinyl gloves for 15-30% of the time
• Frequently reach above shoulder heights and below the waist
• May be required to use hand or power tools
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, lift up to 30 pounds, push and extend arms
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

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.