<div><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.</span></strong></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</span></p></div><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><br>The Bonobo Robot dismantles batteries</span>.<br></span></strong></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">We are building a cognitive robot that we call Bonobo that automatically diagnose, discharge, and disassemble EV batteries using robotic manipulation, autonomous controls, and computer vision. </span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">The first-generation robotic system will automatically assess the battery’s state of health, remove covers from arbitrary battery packs (500 kg), and perform safe discharging. </span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">It then disassembles these batteries from the pack level (500 kg) down to the module level (25 kg). Bonobo can take batteries apart 4x faster and safer than a human at 6x the throughput, leading to 50% lower unit economics.</span></p><p><strong style="font-size:13.5pt;">Job objective<br></strong>You will be in charge of developing and delivering the Bonobo robotic system for battery recognition, discharging, and disassembly procedures from concept to physical prototype. Robotic controls steer mission and path planning, machine perception recognizes the batteries and mechanical end-effectors take covers from the batteries.</p><p>You will conceptualize, architect, engineer, and deploy the first integrated robotic system of Bonobo. You manage critical interfaces toward perception algorithms, path-planning functions, software infrastructure, and mechanical end-effectors. One by one you will deploy process functions applied to battery disassembly. </p><p>To make this happen, you will recruit, lead and mentor a team of robotics-, perception-, software- and mechatronic engineers. This is an exciting opportunity where deep technical knowledge, insight into commercial viability, and technical leadership are combined.</p><h3>Your responsibilities</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Collaborate with the co-founding team on product and technology strategy, engineering road mapping, and research activities. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Lead design, development, and delivery of products, technology, and initiate efforts in applied research.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Recruit, lead, and mentor a team of robotics-, perception-, mechanical- and software engineers.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Grow the team by sourcing, hiring, and onboarding of talented and passionate engineers. Nurture a strong engineering culture, responsible for delivering creative and scalable solutions.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Perform system design reviews, trade-studies decisions, and lead make-buy decisions for the hardware &amp; software technology stack. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Manage industrial &amp; research partnerships on technical development and deploy technology for pilot programs operationally.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Support in drafting, managing, and filing the Intellectual Property portfolio with the IP firm.</span></li></ul><h3>How you will contribute</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Design and deliver the Bonobo mission planning software by integrating functions in path planning, robotic controls, and computer vision.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Guide the development and deployment of robotic control software for positioning, actuation, path planning, inverse kinematics, and gripper functions.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Architect and prototype the mechanical systems integrating industrial robotic systems and gantry-based motion systems.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Make a selection of industrial robotic systems (like Fanuc, Kuka, ABB, and Comau), gantry-based motion systems, and industrial PLC controllers.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Lead the integration of production-level &amp; robust computer vision modules for classification, counting, tracking, 3D reconstruction, camera calibration, and segmentation.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Manage the development of control and mechanical interfaces for end-effectors &amp; manipulators like screwing, gripping, drilling, laser cutting, and milling.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Guide the build of prototype end-effectors &amp; manipulators for cutting, screwing, decoupling, and uncovering using cutters, heat guns, skewers, and grippers.</span></li></ul><h3>The skills &amp; experience that you bring</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least a B.Sc. in either Computer Science, Mathematics or Robotics-, Mechanical -, Electrical -, Controls Engineering, or a relevant field.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs experience in advanced product development within the domains of Robotics, Automotive, Aerospace, Battery, or Perception.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs experience delivering first-of-its-kind technology from concept to prototype that involved the integration of software, ML &amp; perception with robotics, controls, and mechanical hardware. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ years experience as an engineering manager performing system design reviews, trade-studies selection, product development methods, and prototype releases.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing mid to large-size hardware &amp; software engineering teams in a fast-paced environment within a venture-backed startup.</span></li></ul><h3>Technical experience</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs developing robotic control software to deliver mission and path planning, subroutines for automation tasks, and collision avoidance. Academic knowledge in Classical, Multivariable Feedback, Model Predictive or Nonlinear controls. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs developing software from architecture to production-level code in industrial environments, like assembly lines, industrial robotics, and CNC machines. Deeply skilled in C/C++, Python, and Matlab-Simulink. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 Hands-on experience in configuring industrial systems like Kuka, Fanuc, and Staubli as well as gantry-based systems like CNC machines and 3D printers.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs experience with robotic development and simulation in ROS, ROS-I, MoveIt for path planning and inverse Kinematics, and Gazebo for simulation. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs experience in machine learning, deep reinforcement learning, and computer vision spanning hardware and software. Developed ML tools in Torch/TensorFlow built and Classical computer vision algorithms in C++ and OpenCV.</span></li></ul><h3>How to hit a homerun</h3><ul><li>Deep reinforcement learning applied to robotic control systems and path planning.</li><li>Build continuous integration and testing infrastructure to ensure robust and production-ready robotics software.</li></ul><div><div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</span></p></div></div>

Revolutionizing battery reuse with intelligent robotics to scale affordable grid storage and reduce carbon emissions.

Head of Robotics

<div><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.</span></strong></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</span></p></div><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> </p><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">The Bonobo Robot dismantles batteries</span>.<br></span></strong></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">We are building a cognitive robot that we call Bonobo that automatically diagnose, discharge, and disassemble EV batteries using robotic manipulation, autonomous controls, and computer vision. </span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">The first-generation robotic system will automatically assess the battery’s state of health, remove covers from arbitrary battery packs (500 kg), and perform safe discharging. </span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">It then disassembles these batteries from the pack level (500 kg) down to the module level (25 kg). Bonobo can take batteries apart 4x faster and safer than a human at 6x the throughput, leading to 50% lower unit economics.</span></p><p style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> </p><h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Job objective</span></strong></span></h3><p style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">You will architect, design, and build mechanical systems integrating industrial robotic systems and gantry-based motion systems to enable the automated battery disassembly process. It involves concept development, prototyping, integrating robotic systems &amp; industrial CNC systems and building production-ready systems cost-efficiently.</span></p><p style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> </p><p style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">You will drive mechanical design, testing, and building of manipulators &amp; end-effectors to enable all disassembly functions on automated systems, either as one per robot or by combining multiple end-effectors into one.  </span><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Furthermore, you design and run manual experiments to decide on the best disassembly methods. It involves cutting welds, laser-cutting aluminum sheets, unscrewing bolts, ungluing with heat guns, and decoupling HV wires &amp; covers with grippers.</span></p><h3>How you will contribute</h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Design, source, and build mechanical motion systems like gantry-based and robotic systems using motors, linear actuators, mechanical arms, and safety structures.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Develop and prototype end-effectors and manipulators of robotic systems for cutting, screwing, decoupling, and uncovering using saws, cutters, heat guns, and grippers.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Derive, analyze, and decide through trade studies on component and material choices per subsystem, including impact on manufacturing and unit cost.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Analyze mechanical design sizing and modeling at various levels of fidelity from roughly-sized concepts to fully-detailed models analyzed against a suite of load cases.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Simulate loads, stresses, vibrations, and thermal cycles using hand &amp; static calculations via Matlab/Python and for 3D structures with Ansys or Comsol. Provide hands-on support applied to virtual builds. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Source relevant materials and components fast and cheap from local shops to build and test prototypes and industrial partners to prepare for larger volume production.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Lead physical prototype builds, and small-series production for drivers, grippers, and tooling. Test, inspect, and validate the quality of incoming hardware products. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Support in developing test structures to support 2D images and 3D scanned data acquisition of battery packs and modules. Create CAD models of battery packs for data-generation purposes.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Identify pathways to reduce cost, improve performance, and ease assembly &amp; fabrication. </span></li></ul><h3>The skills &amp; experience that you bring</h3><ul><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least a B.Sc. in Mechanical-, Aerospace-, Automotive-, Robotics- Controls Engineering, or a similar field.</span></li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Academic knowledge of mechanical systems in statics, mechanics of materials, dynamics, vibrations, material science, thermodynamics and controls engineering.</span></li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs experience designing and delivering products from concept up to low series (~10) volume in highly-complex integrations like robotics, electric vehicles, or aerospace.</span></li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs expertise in 3D CAD modeling for mechanical design with complex parts and assemblies: like Catia, Solidworks, or Siemens NX.</span></li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs expertise in multi-physics simulations (FEA) applied to structural designing problems, like Comsol and Ansys, but also being able to do hand calculations when that makes the most sense.</span></li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs of hands-on experience in rapid prototyping, 3D printing, machining, laser-cutting, and CNC milling to make product designs a reality.</span></li></ul><h3>How to hit a homerun</h3><ul><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Experience with fabrication methods like welding, sheet forming, and die-casting.</span></li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Designed mechanical end-effectors and worked on integrations for industrial robots.</span></li></ul><div><div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</span></p></div></div>

Mechatronics Engineer

<div><b>WHY VEIR?</b></div><div><br></div><div>Giving everyone in the world access to clean, reliable, affordable energy will require substantial expansion of global electricity transmission networks. VEIR is developing a new generation of High Temperature Superconductor (HTS)-based transmission lines, enabling long distance, reliable, low loss, cost–effective power transfer in far smaller right–of–ways. VEIR’s innovations overcome the main barriers to transmission expansion, enabling the world to access the very lowest cost renewable power. </div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">THE ROLE:</b><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">VEIR is seeking a qualified engineering technician to join our team. This individual will support VEIR’s Heat Transfer Engineering Team in designing and building VEIR’s next generation prototypes. </span></div><br><br><h3>You Are: </h3><ul><li><b>Hands on by nature.</b> You love to work with your hands doing projects–People often call you a tinkerer. Whether there is dirt literally under your fingernails or figuratively, you love to tackle projects.</li><li><b>A strong communicator</b> keeps others informed as we work.  You should understand and be a master of communicating with the team, whether it be digital or verbal.</li><li><b>A capable collaborator.</b> You understand that we can accomplish more as a team than as an individual.  Working by yourself is essential, but the ability to help the group achieve its objectives is key.</li><li><b>Experienced in working with cryogenics or high pressure fluid systems.</b>  You have experience working with cryogenic or high pressure fluid systems </li><li><b>Experience in laboratory or research environment.</b>  You have experience working in a laboratory or research environment </li><li><b>Safety Focused.</b>  You exemplify the best in our industry in visible safety leadership.</li><li><b>Challenge the Process.</b> You question the standard dogma of our industry and believe that there are better ways of doing things - We just need to explore them </li><li><b>Curious by nature</b>, you want to understand why things work and how certain decisions were made. </li></ul><h3>You Will:</h3><ul><li>Use VEIR’s liquid nitrogen infrastructure to help setup, run, and troubleshoot laboratory testing of VEIR system components in collaboration with VEIR engineers</li><li>Design, construct, assemble, and operate experimental testbeds; build and assemble mechanical and electrical laboratory equipment; set-up sensing and recording equipment including data acquisition, power supplies, current sensors, voltage sensors, etc.</li><li>Work safely with liquid nitrogen, pressurized systems, energized electrical equipment, hand-operated power tools, basic machine shop equipment, ladders, scissor lift, forklift, and other heavy equipment</li><li>Be part of the “boots on the ground” team at VEIR to lead the construction of VEIR’s technology demonstrations and customer deployments</li><li>Maintain laboratory site and experimental facilities, e.g., orderliness, cleanliness, coordination of craft work, site preparation, site clean-up, and waste management</li><li>Record procedures, equipment, and parameters used in technical work. Capture and analyze findings and data</li><li>Create and maintain standard operating procedures </li></ul><h3>Basic Qualifications: </h3><ul><li>Associate's degree in a relevant field plus at least 5 years related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Experience with mechanical and electrical assembly of research equipment and instrumentation</li><li>Experience working with and operating specialized laboratory and diagnostics equipment such as mechanical, data acquisition, cryogenic, fluid control, high power cable test systems; etc.</li><li>Ability to use data acquisition systems (oscilloscopes/digitizers, temperature and pressure sensors, LabJack, LABView)</li><li>Ability to follow analytical procedures and methodology; characterize and test materials</li><li>Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects and assignments</li><li>Exceptional professionalism, organizational skills, and ability to interact with all levels of staff, service providers, and customers.</li><li>Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills across all levels of staff and management.</li><li>Experience working with cryogenic or high pressure fluid systems</li><li>Experience working in a laboratory environment </li></ul><h3>Preferred Qualifications: </h3><ul><li>Experience with running laboratory tests and independently troubleshooting problems.</li><li>Experience with basic instrumentation and control setup, including wiring, power supplies, as well as associated software.</li><li>Experience with MIG and TIG welding</li><li>Experience in basic fabrication methods (e.g. welding, brazing, milling machines, lathe turning, sheet metal forming, etc.)</li><li>Experience following the scientific method to design, perform, record, and report experiments and results.</li></ul><h3>Expected Outcomes in 12 Months: </h3><ul><li><b>3 months:</b>General understanding of VEIR heat transfer system components.  Is comfortable working in the VEIR cryogenic laboratory under the supervision of senior research technicians.</li><li><b>12 months</b>:Can independently execute laboratory tasks relating to cryogenics, instrumentation, and more. </li></ul><br><div><b>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:</b></div><div><br></div><div>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, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. We strive to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and are committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed as all other employees.  </div><div><br></div><div>To all recruitment agencies: VEIR does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, VEIR employees, or any other organization location. VEIR is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.  </div>

Revolutionizing power transmission with HTS-based lines, VEIR enables global expansion of renewable energy access and affordability.

Senior Engineering Technician

<p><strong>We&rsquo;re Building the Future!</strong> Ever want to do hard work that will make a REAL difference in the world? Do you want to solve some of the most difficult problems with a team of exceptional players at a company that does not believe in impossible?<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>About Powin:&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Powin Energy is a leading producer of utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system). That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen. Powin has distinct competitive advantages: cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; deploy-ability; and operational sophistication. Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications.</p>
<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p>
<p>At Powin, we are expanding our Product Management group to support our rapidly expanding customer base and product platforms. As part of our team, you will drive the strategic ideation, development, and launch of our next generation software and hardware platforms. The Product Manager will be a core contributor to developing the vision for a growing portfolio of hardware and software features supporting thousands of megawatt-hours of dispatchable clean energy globally.</p>
<p>The Product Manager will have domain-specific experience, a strong understanding of the energy storage industry, and a passion for clean energy. The Product Manager will perform fundamental research of market needs and industry trends. The Product Manager will collect detailed information from customers and stakeholders (both internal and external) about product performance and desired product capabilities, work with the Marketing and Sales organizations to establish current and future product capabilities, and perform market-sizing and cost/benefit analyses to guide product development strategy.</p>
<p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p>
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<li>Support senior Product Management staff to develop Powin&rsquo;s long-term product strategy and roadmap</li>
<li>Proactively identify product gaps, industry needs/trends, and pain/value points for internal and external customers through rigorous market research. Focus on opportunities for product differentiation and growth.</li>
<li>Conduct market sizing and valuation analyses to prioritize product needs in the roadmap</li>
<li>Quantify the value of new hardware and software product features to help prioritize research and development</li>
<li>Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute the product lifecycle, including new product prototyping, development, launch, and evaluation</li>
<li>Collaborate with Marketing, Technical Documentation, and Sales organizations to present a clear picture of current product capabilities and a future timeline of product types and capabilities</li>
<li>Travel to domestic and international market trade shows, technical conferences, and symposia, as well as regular visits to Powin production facilities and installation sites (travel will constitute &lt;=20% of work time).</li>
<li>Write business cases as well as Market/Product Requirements Documents (MRDs and PRDs)</li>
<li>Work with technology team to review product testing to ensure new products meet product requirements and expectations</li>
<li>Participate in customer meetings to understand customer needs and answer questions about product capabilities</li>
<li>
<p>Other job duties as assigned</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering or a combined business/engineering track or relevant equivalent experience</li>
<li>4-6 years of relevant product management and/or clean energy industry experience</li>
<li>Strong technical knowledge in one or more ESS-related disciplines including electrochemical cell engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, industrial control systems, Battery Management System (BMS) software, Energy Management System (EMS) software, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software, or grid-scale power electronics</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing, work in a fast-paced environment as an outstanding team player, and learn new frameworks, new environments, and new technologies</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to lead without formal authority.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and the ability to learn new skills quickly.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with demonstrated ability to synthesize technical information into concise reports and presentations for non-technical audiences</li>
<li>Ability to work cross functionally, explain concepts to others with different backgrounds/degrees</li>
<li>Strong customer facing skills</li>
<li>Ability to work flexible work hours as needed</li>
<li>Ability to travel approximately &lt;20% of the time for market trade shows, technical conferences, Powin production facilities, etc.</li>
<li>Graduate degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) in engineering or combined business/engineering track preferred</li>
<li>Education and/or experience in the grid-scale ESS industry either as a vendor or consumer (such as utility, IPP or EPC) preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of the larger renewable energy industry (policies, de-regulation, solar, wind, etc.) preferred</li>
<li>Familiarity with all concepts required for ESS product development, including: basic electrical engineering, power electronics, cell chemistry, SCADA, BMS, EMS, and Power Plant Controller (PPC) preferred</li>
<li>Sales and/or business experience preferred</li>
<li>Previous experience as a Product Manager in a similar market preferred</li>
</ul>
<p>Powin is not accepting resumes from unsolicited headhunters or agencies at this time.</p>
<p><strong>EEO STATEMENT: </strong>The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws.  The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, protected veteran status, disability (mental or physical), or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. </p>
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Revolutionizing the electric grid with sustainable energy storage solutions, transforming the way we generate and distribute electricity.

Product Manager

<div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our product engineering team that does power controls and project design.  This is a great role for someone looking to play a key role at a fast-growing PE backed business. This role will take guidance and direction from our Senior Design Engineer and report to our Chief Engineer. The role is based in or near our Ridgewood, NJ headquarters.</span></div><br><br><h3>Key responsibilities will include:</h3><ul><li>Design, develop and program PLC-based electrical control systems</li><li>Specify, purchase, and troubleshoot control system hardware and instrumentation (field mounted and panel mounted instruments)</li><li>Read, understand, and develop control system design documents (Functional Specifications, User’s Manual, and engineering reports)</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to electrical control systems to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency</li><li>Perform risk assessments and implement safety measures to ensure the safe operation of control systems</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams, clients and external vendors as needed to resolve system issues</li><li>Learn our microgrid controls and perfect them for each project</li></ul><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><ul><li>Strong working experience with PLC programming, controls engineering and various automation systems</li><li>5+ years of control loop design and switching power supply experience a plus</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot ladder logic of complex control systems</li><li>Solid mechanical, electrical and software interface skills</li><li>Great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously</li><li>Continuous learner, staying updated with the latest advancements in control systems technology</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience OR an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience</li></ul><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Scale Microgrids </b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customer with cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power, and also partners with third party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We raised $500MM from Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing, to fund our business plan and accelerate growth. We are growing quickly and looking to augment the team with highly motivated entrepreneurial talent. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Warburg Pincus</b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm with nearly $80 billion in assets under management (AUM). Its active portfolio of more than 250 companies around the globe is highly diversified by stage, sector and geography.  Warburg Pincus is a growth investor and an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value.  To learn more about Warburg Pincus, please visit </span><a href="https://www.warburgpincus.com/" style="font-size:12pt;">https://www.warburgpincus.com/</a><span style="font-size:12pt;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</span></div>

Revolutionizing the energy industry with innovative clean power solutions, Scale Microgrid Solutions paves the way to decentralized energy.

Controls Engineer

<p>Salary: $130,000-$160,000</p><p>Location: San Francisco, CA</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Experience: 5+ years</p><h1>Company</h1><p>In order to keep climate change to 1.5°C, we’ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.</p><p> </p><p>Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Our customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.</p><p> </p><p>Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from companies like Tesla, Facebook, and Google.</p><h1>Role</h1><p>We’re looking for a Battery Lab Manager to drive battery test lab activity schedules, manage the test equipment, and ensure the accuracy and quality of the team’s work product. As a key member of our Lab Operations team, you will manage and inspire a team of technicians to deliver high quality test data and manage day to day tasks to accomplish overall program goals. The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.</p><h1>Responsibilities</h1><ul><li>Build, train and manage a team of battery lab technicians and support their growth</li><li>Ensure tests are conducted safely, correctly, and efficiently to drive completion of test programs on schedule </li><li>Ensure the technical quality of all lab test results, compliance of lab activities with test standards, and that completed tests meet all customer requirements</li><li>Lab equipment capacity planning for customer test program operations</li><li>Setup, commissioning, and validation of new test equipment </li><li>Promote a culture of safety by identifying and mitigating risk</li><li>Maintain the lab equipment through the coordination of regular tool calibration, preventative maintenance, and service events</li><li>Identify and track metrics to monitor performance and highlight opportunities for continuous improvement</li><li>Maintain a high level of professionalism and cleanliness within the team and lab</li></ul><h1>Qualifications</h1><ul><li>5+ years of lab management experience (battery lab experience a plus)</li><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering field (such as electrical, mechanical industrial)</li><li>Experience with safety-critical lab processes and technician training (e.g. high voltage lab experience)</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead a team to overcome technical challenges</li><li>Experience with project management process and software (Jira, Asana, etc.)</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot issues with testing and creatively resolve unforeseen problems</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal customers and support teams</li><li>Superior written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><h1>What We Offer</h1><ul><li>A full-time position, working from our office in San Francisco, CA </li><li>Competitive pay.</li><li>Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family.</li><li>A 401k savings plan.</li><li>“Unlimited PTO” vacation policy.</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth.</li></ul>

Zitara Technologies: Cloud-ready software empowering companies to optimize battery performance and enhance fleet operations.

Battery Lab Manager

<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>In order to keep climate change to 1.5°C, we’ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.</p><p>Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.</p><p>Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook. </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We're looking for a Senior Battery Test Engineer to work closely and lead initiatives with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to collect and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively improving lab capacity, efficiency, and safety. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide technical leadership for battery testing initiatives</li><li>Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders to design and validate battery test programs and procedures</li><li>Lead test and equipment related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</li><li>Lead development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of safety are met</li><li>Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures </li><li>Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</li><li>Validate the end result of the lab work, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</li><li>Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</li><li>Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>BS in Electrical Engineering or related field</li><li>5+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</li><li>Experience in providing technical leadership in the battery test engineering or related space</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Proactive communication and follow-up</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</li><li>Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</li><li>Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA</li><li>Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</li><li>Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</li><li>High attention to detail and self-motivation</li><li>Team-oriented attitude</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Additional Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Familiarity with battery technology and functional parameters</li><li>Experience with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical CAD proficiency</li><li>Electrical safety and high voltage lab experience</li><li>Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</li><li>Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</li><li>Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</li><li>Casual work culture</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li></ul>

Senior Battery Test Engineer 

<div><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.</span></strong></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</span></p></div><p><strong style="font-size:13.5pt;">Job objective<br></strong>You will develop non-intrusive battery testing methods to obtain accurate State of Health data of battery packs, modules, and cells to reduce testing times by 90%. It provides accurate testing data next to tests results from electrical tests. You will perform material characterizations with Ultrasonic, X-ray, and CT-scanning equipment. Then you collect incoming signals, process the data and turn them into the battery health and value estimations. Using laser and plasma techniques, you will explore disassembly methods that can be integrated into the robotic system. You will run experiments to guide gases past batteries to discharge them directly to eliminate electrocution risk and make them ready for shipping. </p><h3>How you will contribute</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Design, develop, deploy, and maintain equipment to perform ultrasonic, X-ray &amp; CT-scan testing methods. Analyze, design, and execute testing on packs, modules and cells.<br></span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Design experimental configurations with hardware and software with vendors applied to health testing, discharging, and disassembly methods.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Develop new testing methods to analyze battery materials and their parameters, clarify fundamental mechanisms leading to cell and material degradation, and improve cell lifetime modeling.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Develop material characterizations of lithium-based battery cells with NMC, LFP, and NCA-based cathode chemistries. Correlate material properties to electrochemical cell test data.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Develop physical models, simulate them in software, and analyze data to arrive at scientific results. Develop test standards and troubleshoot diagnostic signals of non-intrusive methods.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Scope new capabilities, select testing equipment, coordinate installation, and develop processes with vendors to deliver iterations on testing equipment.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Deliver insights from applied research to the engineering and business teams to turn them into products and systems.</span></li></ul><h3>The skills &amp; experience that you bring</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least an M.Sc. in Chemistry, Material Science, Physics, Electronics, Energy, Nuclear Energy, or Aerospace.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Expertise in applied physics to laser, plasma, heat, signals, wave, and high-energy electronics.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Strong fundamentals in materials science, expertise in theory, and application of electrochemistry. Experience with battery materials and cell development.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs led scientific investigations and ran applied research projects with analytical and experimental work and turned them into products.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs practical experience in research environments using ultrasonic, X-ray, and CT-scan devices and related signal processing.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs hands-on experience in applied research environments using lasers, plasmas, and welding techniques and their thermal phenomena.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ years using nitrogen and carbon-dioxide gases in environments like fusion, cryogenic lab, and greenhouse environments</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills including written and oral technical presentations.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Fluent communication to interface with engineering and product-oriented team members to turn research into technology.</span></li></ul><h3>How to hit a homerun</h3><ul><li>Experience working on batteries, cryogenic systems, and medical imaging equipment.</li><li>Experience in similarly integrated systems like nuclear fusion or aerospace machinery.</li></ul><div><div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</span></p></div></div>

Experimental Physicist

<p><strong>The Company</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In order to keep climate change to 1.5&deg;C, we&rsquo;ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We're looking for a Senior Battery Test Engineer to work closely and lead initiatives with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to collect and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively improving lab capacity, efficiency, and safety. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.</span></p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide technical leadership for battery testing initiatives</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders to design and validate battery test programs and procedures</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lead test and equipment related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lead development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of safety are met</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures&nbsp;</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Validate the end result of the lab work, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">BS in Electrical Engineering or related field</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience in providing technical leadership in the battery test engineering or related space</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proactive communication and follow-up</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">High attention to detail and self-motivation</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Team-oriented attitude</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Additional Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with battery technology and functional parameters</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Electrical and/or mechanical CAD proficiency</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Electrical safety and high voltage lab experience</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Casual work culture</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</span></li>
</ul>

Senior Battery Test Engineer

<div><b>About EV Realty</b></div><div><br></div><div>EV Realty develops, deploys and owns charging infrastructure critical to electrifying commercial fleets in the U.S at scale.  The company accelerates the adoption of large EV fleets by focusing on the fundamental constraint all electric fleets face: low-cost, reliable and expandable access to grid-scale power.  EV Realty is developing a network of grid-optimized, large-scale EV charging hubs for delivery, logistics and services fleet customers.  Our Powered Properties™ serve multiple commercial fleets in secure, high-power locations with dedicated charging access and availability, and are located proximate to major logistics corridors within last-mile delivery/duty range of population centers.  By aggregating multiple fleets with shared private infrastructure in grid-ready locations, EV Realty charging hubs reduce upfront and recurring costs for fleet operators, optimize charging times and provide high utilization rates. Learn more about EV Realty and how it is transforming fleet charging at <a href="http://www.evrealtyus.com">www.evrealtyus.com</a>.</div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">The Role</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">As Manager, Permitting you will manage all permitting and entitlement phases of EV Realty’s commercial charging hub projects from initial pre-application stage through permit approval. You will support site due diligence, research and interpret zoning and development ordinances, prepare documentation for required permits, and meet with city staff and officials.  The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills and has relevant hands-on experience permitting grid-optimized commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects or commercial trucking/logistics properties.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">This role is a fully remote role in the Greater Los Angeles, CA area.</span></div><br><br><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Oversee and manage permitting efforts and approval processes for multiple commercial EV charging hub projects across various stages of development</li><li>Obtain all necessary permitting/zoning approvals from local, state and federal agencies where applicable</li><li>Manage and prepare permit application packages that meet the requirements of local governments and jurisdictions, governing agencies or any other relevant entities/stakeholders</li><li>Maintain relationships with municipalities and manage all aspects of complying with conditions of approval from municipalities for installation, operation and maintenance of EV charging hub projects</li><li>Serve as subject matter expert on matters related to local municipal codes and to effectively communicate status of projects</li><li>Inform other internal functional groups about requirements and regulations of government entities and municipalities to assist with compliance with general conditions of approvals at permit and construction stages of the project, and to meet project timelines</li><li>Work cross-departmentally to maintain clear communication and smooth collaboration at all stages of the project development process</li><li>Travel to project site locations and attend stakeholder meetings</li></ul><h3>Knowledge &amp; Skills</h3><ul><li>Knowledge of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, AC and DC power, transformers, circuit protection, single-line electrical and mechanical diagrams, and construction drawings</li><li>Experience with local, county and state permitting processes</li><li>Skilled in reading, understanding and interpreting zoning ordinances and development codes</li><li>Strong organization skills and ability to handle time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a dynamic project environment</li><li>Adept at problem-solving with proven ability to identify critical paths through zoning/land use issues</li><li>Articulate with the ability to lead and assist with management, customer, and public stakeholder presentations</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Mission-driven to combat the effects of climate change by tackling the urgent problem of decarbonizing the transportation sector at scale</li><li>Undergraduate degree in environmental sciences, engineering, urban planning or another development-related field with a strong academic record</li><li>3+ years of infrastructure project permitting and entitlement experience; direct EV charging project, commercial trucking/logistics or distributed and/or utility-scale wind or solar industry experience strongly preferred</li><li>Strong work ethic and ability to productively take ownership of projects while communicating collaboratively throughout the project’s permitting process</li><li>Exemplary standards of safety, honor, ethics, quality, communication, and productivity</li><li>Willing and able to travel up to 40% </li><li>Driving is an essential function of this job. This position must possess and maintain a current, valid driver license</li></ul><br><div><span style="font-size:16px;">This role is eligible for EV Realty’s Equity Incentive Plan, health, dental, and vision insurance fully paid for by EV Realty, One Medical membership, online mental health support, virtual doctor visits, FSA, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, commuter benefits, and a health and wellness stipend.  EV Realty is a hybrid/remote work company. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">EV Realty is an equal-opportunity employer.  At EV Realty, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. </span></div>

Accelerating the electrification of commercial fleets with grid-optimized, large-scale EV charging hubs for multiple shared fleets.

Manager, Permitting

<div><b>About EV Realty</b></div><div><br></div><div>EV Realty develops, deploys and owns charging infrastructure critical to electrifying commercial fleets in the U.S at scale.  The company accelerates the adoption of large EV fleets by focusing on the fundamental constraint all electric fleets face: low-cost, reliable and expandable access to grid-scale power.  EV Realty is developing a network of grid-optimized, large-scale EV charging hubs for delivery, logistics and services fleet customers.  Our Powered Properties™ serve multiple commercial fleets in secure, high-power locations with dedicated charging access and availability, and are located proximate to major logistics corridors within last-mile delivery/duty range of population centers.  By aggregating multiple fleets with shared private infrastructure in grid-ready locations, EV Realty charging hubs reduce upfront and recurring costs for fleet operators, optimize charging times and provide high utilization rates. Learn more about EV Realty and how it is transforming fleet charging at <a href="http://www.evrealtyus.com">www.evrealtyus.com</a>.</div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Manager, Development</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">As a Manager, Development, you will manage all deployment phases of EV Realty’s commercial charging hub projects from early-stage development to construction: including siting, project feasibility, due diligence, design, utility coordination, permitting, and construction support.  The ideal candidate possesses strong management skills and has relevant hands-on experience developing grid-optimized commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Also, in this role, the candidate should have good decision-making and problem solving skills, drives continuous improvement of workflow system and efficiency, and can inspire, motivate and assemble people and stakeholders to get things done.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">This role is a fully remote role in the Greater Los Angeles, CA area.</span></div><br><br><h3>Principal Responsibilities &amp; Key Results</h3><ul><li>The Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of the implementation of charging hub projects.</li><li>Manage and lead the development process of commercial electric vehicle charging hubs</li><li>Represent EV Realty with local officials, regulators, utilities, and other stakeholders throughout the project development process</li><li>Facilitate field site visits for due diligence on construction, engineering, and utility</li><li>Review title reports and surveys for ownership, encumbrances, and easements; assess construction viability</li><li>Oversee and manage permitting efforts and approval processes for charging hub projects</li><li>Manage the preparation and delivery of permitting documentation</li><li>Interpret technical engineering and environmental reports and studies to determine project impact and pertinence towards application requirements</li><li>Provide reports to management including updates on project status and changes to regulations</li><li>Manage project budgets, project design and generation distribution interconnection activities</li><li>Help to coordinate the project interconnection process</li><li>Plan, coordinate, review, and approve legal documents and plans for right-of-way/easement/property acquisitions</li><li>Compilation and analysis of data for project stakeholders and partners</li><li>Organize and supervise project budget, schedule and proforma</li><li>Oversee project consultants: environmental, engineering, transmission, etc.</li><li>Work cross-departmentally to maintain clear communication and smooth collaboration at all stages of the project development process</li><li>Travel to project site locations and attend stakeholder meetings</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Undergraduate degree in development related field with a strong academic record</li><li>3+ years of project development experience; direct vehicle charging project, or distributed and/or utility-scale wind or solar development experience strongly preferred</li><li>Solid track record in project management and contract negotiations</li><li>Knowledge of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, AC and DC power, transformers, circuit protection, single-line electrical and mechanical diagrams, and construction drawings</li><li>Experience with county and state permitting processes</li><li>Skilled in reading, understanding and interpreting zoning ordinance and development code</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and lead multi-disciplinary teams while earning buy-in from team members to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of projects</li><li>Experience managing land agents and/or independent contractors</li><li>Strong organization skills and ability to handle time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a rapidly changing environment</li><li>Strong work ethic and ability to productively take ownership of projects while communicating collaboratively throughout the project’s life cycle</li><li>Adept at problem-solving and ability to identify the critical path issues</li><li>Articulate with the ability to lead and assist with management, client, and public presentations</li><li>Exceptional planning and organizational skills</li><li>Exceptional written and oral communication skills</li><li>Strong passion for electrification of transportation</li><li>Exemplary standards of safety, honor, ethics, quality, communication, and productivity</li><li>Willing and able to travel up to 40% </li><li>Driving is an essential function of this job. This position must possess and maintain a current, valid driver license</li></ul><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">This role is eligible for EV Realty’s Equity Incentive Plan, health, dental, and vision insurance fully paid for by EV Realty, One Medical membership, online mental health support, virtual doctor visits, FSA, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, commuter benefits, and a health and wellness stipend.  EV Realty is a hybrid/remote work company. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">EV Realty is an equal-opportunity employer.  At EV Realty, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. </span></div>

Manager, Development

<div><b>WHY VEIR?</b></div><div><br></div><div>Giving everyone in the world access to clean, reliable, affordable energy will require substantial expansion of global electricity transmission networks. VEIR is developing a new generation of High Temperature Superconductor (HTS)-based transmission lines, enabling long distance, reliable, low loss, cost–effective power transfer in far smaller right–of–ways. VEIR’s innovations overcome the main barriers to transmission expansion, enabling the world to access the very lowest cost renewable power. </div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">The Role:</span></b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The <b>VP of Commercial Operations and Global Projects</b> will drive the Company’s revenue and profitability results by leading revenue pursuits (bids and proposals, solicit funding sources), value and cost development (project execution optimization, estimating and subcontractor solicitations), global projects and engage with application engineering professionals ( to advance to the prospects through the sales process.)</span></div><br><br><h3>You Are:</h3><ul><li><b>A strong communicator</b>, both verbal and written, with the abilities to communicate goals, findings, and issues</li><li><b>A proven leader</b>, with the ability to build and manage high-performance teams</li><li><b>Tech-savvy </b>with a knack for building and maintaining a detailed understanding of VEIR technology, encompassing design specifications and constraints.</li><li><b>Perceptive</b>, adept at grasping customer needs and adeptly translating them for both Product and Technical teams.</li><li><b>A skilled estimator and budget manager</b>, proficient in building estimates, budgets, and pro forma projections, and adeptly steering operations to align with those projections.</li><li><b>Collaborative</b>, a<b> </b>team player, thriving in dynamic, team-oriented environments where collective efforts drive success.</li><li><b>A self-starter</b>, motivated and directed, capable of navigating tasks with minimal supervision.</li></ul><h3>You Will:</h3><ul><li>Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will propel the Company's revenue and profitability results by leading bids, and proposals to a successful award. This includes working with our consultant to identify, solicit, and submit for non-dilutive funding sources across domestic and international markets. </li><li>Drive value and cost development efforts to create profitable and cost-competitive solutions utilizing project execution optimization, and total installed cost project estimation. Additionally, engage with subcontractors to obtain quotes to support the Company’s service offering (product sales, furnish and erect, EPC, etc.) </li><li>Own the emerging global project portfolio. Act as point person dealing with global customers (Utilities and transmission developers, etc.). Build relationships with global strategic partners and customers.</li><li>Collaborate closely with application engineering professionals to advance prospects through the sales process. Liaise with the technical team on product development and specifications and partner EPC organizations.</li><li>Hire, train, and lead the future direct reports and future team members.</li><li>Willingness to travel as appropriate. </li></ul><h3>Basic Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>BS in Project Management, Construction Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering</li><li>5 to 8 years of experience in pursuits, estimating, and project controls in transmission, either with utilities, merchant transmission, or generation developers </li><li>Ability to build and maintain a detailed understanding of VEIR technology including design specifications and constraints</li><li>Ability to understand customer needs and translate those for the Product and Technical teams</li><li>A strong command of business software, including MS Office and CRM platforms like Salesforce.</li><li>Ability to travel and spend significant time on the road</li></ul><h3>Preferred Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Six Sigma Black Belt</li><li>Direct experience developing complex domestic and international pursuits, bids, and proposals.</li><li>Direct experience with pursuing work with data center clients and commercial construction approaches</li><li>Direct experience with an EPC contractor in the utility space and knowledge of the execution of new transmission projects.</li></ul><br><div><b>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:</b></div><div><br></div><div>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, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. We strive to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and are committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed as all other employees.  </div><div><br></div><div>To all recruitment agencies: VEIR does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, VEIR employees, or any other organization location. VEIR is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.  </div>

VP of Commercial Operations and Global Projects

<p>Powin Energy is a leading producer of utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system). That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen. Powin has distinct competitive advantages: cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; deploy-ability; and operational sophistication. Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications.</p>
<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p>
<p>The mission of Powin&rsquo;s Data team is to use data and analytics to enhance operational effectiveness, promote strategic decision-making, and improve asset performance. On behalf of our stakeholders, we build and maintain data products that provide performance analysis, optimization, anomaly detection, and battery state estimation. Our work is heavily cross-functional, relying on close collaboration between data scientists, software developers, product owners, data engineers, and battery experts. As a Manager of Data Science, you will play a lead role in shaping the strategic direction and structure of the Data team. Your responsibilities will include guiding data product development through planning and coordination, presenting Data team findings to senior leadership, and defining and driving best practices and process improvements for the team.</p>
<p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead a team of data scientists who build and maintain critical data products for Powin and our customers</li>
<li>Prioritize, plan, and drive analytical projects from beginning to end, in collaboration with members of Data team and key partners throughout Powin</li>
<li>Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Software teams, as well as senior leadership, to define and plan the Data team roadmap</li>
<li>Shape company strategy via clear and compelling presentations of Data team findings to key stakeholders and senior leadership</li>
<li>Diligently track and report team velocity, capacity, and other metrics to ensure visibility into Data team progress and resourcing needs</li>
<li>Define and implement process improvements to improve team effectiveness</li>
<li>Mentor and support team members to further their growth and promote continuous improvement</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>At least six years of relevant experience in data science, including at least two years of experience managing analytics teams</li>
<li>MA/MS degree or equivalent relevant experience</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in Python and SQL</li>
<li>Experience and understanding of machine learning and statistical models and methods</li>
<li>Experience planning and coordinating large cross-functional projects from beginning to end while meeting deadlines</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, including an ability to effectively engage and collaborate with teams from engineering, sales, and operations</li>
<li>Background in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related technical field</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support international teams</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li>
<li>Experience with Atlassian applications (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) is preferred</li>
<li>Limited travel requirements</li>
</ul>

Data Science Manager

<p>Powin Energy is a leading producer of utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system). That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen. Powin has distinct competitive advantages: cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; deploy-ability; and operational sophistication. Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications.</p>
<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p>
<p>The mission of Powin&rsquo;s Data team is to use data and analytics to enhance operational effectiveness, promote strategic decision-making, and improve asset performance. On behalf of our stakeholders, we build and maintain data products that provide performance analysis, optimization, anomaly detection, and battery state estimation. Our work is heavily cross-functional, relying on close collaboration between data scientists, software developers, product owners, data engineers, and battery experts. As a Senior Data Engineer you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing data pipelines to support the ingestion, processing, and analysis of large datasets, driving actionable insights, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization.</p>
<p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Design and build scalable and reliable data pipelines using Databricks and Spark, ensuring efficient data ingestion, processing, and distribution</li>
<li>Implement and manage streaming data processes with Kafka for real-time data analysis and decision-making</li>
<li>Develop and optimize data models to support the analytical and operational needs of the business, ensuring data integrity and accessibility</li>
<li>Leverage CI/CD practices in data pipeline development, deployment, and maintenance to improve automation and reduce manual efforts</li>
<li>Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and python developers to understand data needs, providing technical leadership in the design and delivery of data solutions</li>
<li>Advocate for and implement best practices in data security, quality, and governance to ensure compliance and protect sensitive information</li>
<li>Lead and mentor junior team members on data engineering, software development, and other associated work</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>At least five years of relevant experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on Databricks, Spark, and Kafka</li>
<li>MA/MS degree or equivalent relevant experience</li>
<li>Proficiency in data modeling, ETL design, and implementation, with a deep understanding of data warehousing principles</li>
<li>Solid experience with CI/CD tools and practices, and the ability to integrate data processes into automated pipelines</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Scala</li>
<li>Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and understanding of how to leverage them for data engineering solutions</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to break a large and complex project into discrete components, and coordinate the effective execution of each component while meeting deadlines</li>
<li>Experience coordinating large projects and mentoring junior team members</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, including an ability to effectively engage and collaborate with technical and non-technical teams across engineering, sales, and operations</li>
<li>Background in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li>
<li>Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support international teams</li>
<li>Limited travel requirements</li>
</ul>

Senior Data Engineer

<p><strong>About Powin:&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Powin Energy is a leading producer of utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system). That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen. Powin has distinct competitive advantages: cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; deploy-ability; and operational sophistication. Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications.</p>
<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p>
<p>The mission of Powin&rsquo;s Data team is to use data and analytics to enhance operational effectiveness, promote strategic decision-making, and improve asset performance. On behalf of our stakeholders, we build and maintain data products that provide performance analysis, optimization, anomaly detection, and battery state estimation. Our work is heavily cross-functional, relying on close collaboration between data scientists, software developers, product owners, data engineers, and battery experts. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be a leading contributor to our portfolio, designing and building the core analytical frameworks that extract and surface critical insights. Your responsibilities will include designing and testing data science methods, building scalable analytics applications, and conducting ad hoc data analysis.</p>
<p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop and deploy models that detect and surface anomalous signals in storage system telemetry</li>
<li>Model and estimate core attributes of battery performance, such as internal resistance and state-of-health</li>
<li>Experiment with novel machine learning frameworks and analytical approaches, to spur development of new data products</li>
<li>Generate data summaries, visualizations, and reports that aggregate data into high-level indicators of system performance</li>
<li>Support the Data team&rsquo;s roadmap by creating, planning, and prioritizing team initiatives</li>
<li>Contribute to technical papers and presentations on Data team analyses and products</li>
<li>Lead and mentor junior team members on data science, software development, and other associated work</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>At least five years of relevant experience in data science</li>
<li>MA/MS degree or equivalent relevant experience</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL</li>
<li>Experience in energy storage or renewable energy preferred</li>
<li>Experience with Databricks product offerings preferred</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with time series analysis, anomaly detection, and general machine learning, and proven use in a professional setting</li>
<li>Strong understanding of software development best practices, such as version control, code reusability, testing, and documentation</li>
<li>Experience planning and collaborating on large projects from beginning to end while meeting deadlines</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, including an ability to effectively engage and collaborate with technical and non-technical teams across engineering, sales, and operations</li>
<li>Background in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related technical field</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support international teams</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li>
<li>Limited travel requirements</li>
</ul>

Senior Data Scientist

<div><b style="font-size:12pt;">The Role</b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We are looking for an Interconnection Manager to work internally and externally to ensure a smooth interconnection process for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). You will play a key role in advising and presenting recommendations to executive senior management about critical issues related to potential commercial transactions, long-term and short-term planning issues, and/or real-time operational issues.  You will report to our Senior Director, Project Management, and be based in the Northeast region of the US (preferably NY) or California. </span></div><br><br><h3>Key responsibilities include the following:</h3><ul><li>Act as primary interface and establish strong working relationships with ISOs, RTOs, Transmission Service Providers and Utilities.</li><li>Utilize expert knowledge of generation interconnection process and tariffs, interconnection agreements and requirements, including a sound working knowledge of the process from the initial interconnection request through permission/acceptance to operate in parallel with the electric utility grid.</li><li>Act as the main liaison with senior management, Business Development, Engineering, and Project Management leads on matters relating to interconnection, pre-construction, and engineering progress, scope, and schedule.</li><li>Identify optimal strategies for interconnecting microgrid projects to the electric utility grid.</li><li>Oversee utility interconnection studies so they are reasonable and timely.</li><li>Inform the company and project teams of significant developments and opportunities relating to interconnections.</li><li>Attend and participate in meetings and conferences on engineering and technical issues (i.e. ISOs stakeholder meetings, working groups and conferences) and report key findings.</li><li>Conduct early-stage diligence with Business Development, Engineering, and Project Management teams to understand the utility process, timeline, and acceptance criteria.</li><li>Manage the preparation and submission of interconnection application packages including all applications as needed for all grid tied projects, consulting with external consultants, as needed.</li><li>Monitor, track, and report ongoing interconnection application package statuses and respond to additional informational requests from grid operators and utilities in a timely manner. </li><li>Assist in transmission analyses including preparing and managing preliminary interconnection cost estimates and timelines.</li><li>Represent Scale Microgrids with external project stakeholders including landowners, permitting agencies, transmission providers, and at public hearings and government and community events, as needed.</li><li>Lead coordination calls as needed to keep projects on schedule, with the appropriate Utility for each grid connected project.  </li><li>Conduct cursory reviews of coordination studies, short circuit analysis, protection settings, and commissioning requirements against the Utilities published specifications. </li><li>Attend relevant ISO stakeholder and state regulatory meetings.</li></ul><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or more advanced in relevant engineering disciplines is preferred.</li><li>7+ years of engineering/land development/interconnection experience (preferably with 3+ years in solar, battery storage and/or generator sites)</li><li>Knowledge of FERC and NERC standards related to transmission and interconnections.</li><li>Knowledge of electricity market rules (day ahead, real time, capacity, ancillary services, etc.).</li><li>Extensive experience in navigating the California and Northeast utilities and ISO interconnection processes and tasks (i.e. CAISO, NYISO, PJM).</li><li>Able to identify potential interconnection risks early in the project development phase and provide mitigations/alternatives to reduce interconnection costs and timelines.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work on multiple projects in multiple grid operators’ and utility jurisdictions simultaneously.</li><li>Experience working in Google Earth.</li><li>Responsive with internal and external teams, with a high degree of ownership and accountability.</li><li>Skill at creating, summarizing and presenting information logically for executive decision-making.</li><li>Energetic and aggressive in pursuing opportunities, resolving problems and overcoming challenges. </li><li>Results-oriented with the ability to work independently, with light supervision, in an entrepreneurial environment.</li><li>Desire to learn and assist with creatively solving challenges.</li><div><br></div><div>This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include: </div><li>Do the Right Thing</li><li>Act Like an Owner</li><li>Hustle</li><li>Demand Results</li><li>Go Together</li><li>Evolve or Disappear</li><div><br></div><div>We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.</div></ul><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Scale Microgrids </b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customer with cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power, and also partners with third party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We raised $500MM from Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing, to fund our business plan and accelerate growth. We are growing quickly and looking to augment the team with highly motivated entrepreneurial talent. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Warburg Pincus</b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm with nearly $80 billion in assets under management (AUM). Its active portfolio of more than 250 companies around the globe is highly diversified by stage, sector and geography.  Warburg Pincus is a growth investor and an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value.  To learn more about Warburg Pincus, please visit </span><a href="https://www.warburgpincus.com/" style="font-size:12pt;">https://www.warburgpincus.com/</a><span style="font-size:12pt;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</span></div>

Interconnection Manager

<div><span style="font-size:16px;">This is a dynamic role, best suited for a person who is highly ambitious, independent, and personable. You'll be responsible for developing a robust pipeline of project opportunities by building relationships with channel partners and potential clients. In addition to managing your own day-to-day schedule, meeting with clients, and analyzing opportunities, you will work closely with the stakeholders across our business to structure a platform for future growth, acting as a key member of the team as we grow our presence in California. You should possess a deep understanding of energy technologies and the energy landscape in the region alongside exceptional business and sales acumen.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We're ideally looking for someone to be based in the LA area and able to get to the Santa Monica office.</span></div><br><br><h3>Primary Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Develop a robust pipeline of microgrid opportunities in line with SMS’ overarching California go-to-market strategy</li><li>Strengthen relationships with channel partners through consistent engagement </li><li>Bring thoughtful, innovative ideas to strategic discussions </li><li>Perform initial analysis of microgrid opportunities to determine  baseline feasibility, work with the Project Development team and Operations Director to further scope and refine project opportunities </li><li>Work with clients through the entire project development phase to ensure the project flows continuously through the pipeline from lead generation through commissioning and operational phases. </li><li>Work collaboratively across disciplines within SMS to improve  processes and drive overall business efficiency</li></ul><h3>Qualifications/Experience</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business administration, environmental  science, engineering, or another related field</li><li>Experience working in the energy sector and a deep knowledge of California’s energy landscape </li><div>·       Expert knowledge in one or more of the following: energy markets, policy landscape, and technology</div><li>Sales or business development experience with a proven track record  (5+ years preferred)</li><li>Demonstrated desire to take on leadership positions and management      responsibilities</li><li>Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and sometimes ambiguous environment</li><li>Self-motivated, requiring minimal oversight to excel</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills</li><li>Based in the LA area and willing to regularly travel within the state</li></ul><br><div>We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Scale Microgrids </b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customer with cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power, and also partners with third party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We raised $500MM from Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing, to fund our business plan and accelerate growth. We are growing quickly and looking to augment the team with highly motivated entrepreneurial talent. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Warburg Pincus</b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm with nearly $80 billion in assets under management (AUM). Its active portfolio of more than 250 companies around the globe is highly diversified by stage, sector and geography.  Warburg Pincus is a growth investor and an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value.  To learn more about Warburg Pincus, please visit </span><a href="https://www.warburgpincus.com/" style="font-size:12pt;">https://www.warburgpincus.com/</a><span style="font-size:12pt;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</span></div>

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