Sr. Equipment Engineer, Cell Engineering
Blue CurrentLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted September 15, 2026
$112k - $160k
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Job Description
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Key Responsibilities
- Blue Current is seeking a skilled Senior Equipment Engineer to support the development, qualification, and operation improvement of manufacturing equipment for our solid-state battery manufacturing pilot line. This role is central to translating cutting-edge battery chemistry into reliable, repeatable production processes by ensuring that equipment performs consistently and reliably.
- Reporting to the VP of Cell Engineering, the Senior Equipment Engineer will be responsible for processes involving equipment design, build-out, procurement, and optimization. This role will also be responsible for the continuous improvement and quality maintenance of critical battery manufacturing equipment, spanning electrode processing, cell assembly, and dry room systems. You will work closely with process engineers, scientists, and technicians to understand process requirements, translate them into equipment specifications, and drive performance improvements through data and hands-on engagement.
- The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with precision manufacturing equipment in a battery, semiconductor, solar, fuel cell or advanced materials environment, combined with a systematic, safety-first mindset and the drive to solve complex equipment challenges in a fast-paced startup setting.
- This role is ideal for an experienced professional who will leverage in-depth, wide-ranging experience to own complex equipment issues and guide continuous improvement initiatives across multiple systems. The Senior Equipment Engineer will work closely with process and equipment owners on the Advanced Manufacturing team, as well as a diverse set of stakeholders on the facilities, Cell Engineering, and R&D teams.
Requirements
- Experience with battery equipment is a plus (powder/slurry mixing, roll-to-roll coating and assembly, stacking, ultrasonic welding, etc.)
- Experience managing projects involving cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience with analytical and metrology tools (microscopy, thickness gauges, viscometers)
- Experience with PLC programming, HMI systems, or industrial automation troubleshooting
- Background in equipment FMEA development and risk-based maintenance strategies
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Ability to perform precise assembly and maintenance tasks inside gloveboxes or in a dry-room manufacturing environment.
- Must possess the fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination required to manipulate tools and materials through integrated gloves/sleeves.
- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment or materials weighing up to 25 lbs, occasionally
- Core hours are adaptable, though increased availability may be required during peak periods.
- Occasional work in confined spaces or at heights
- Salary Range
- $111,600
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- $160,000 USD
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