Job Description

Enovix Corporation

Powering the Technologies of the Future

Technologies of the future—Artificial Intelligence, Edge computing, 5G, Electric Vehicles, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality—all require greater battery energy density. Building and scaling a battery containing a 100% active silicon anode has long been a goal of the battery industry because it dramatically increases energy density and performance. Enovix is the leader in advanced silicon-anode lithium-ion battery development and production. The company's proprietary 3D cell architecture increases energy density and maintains high cycle life. Enovix is building an advanced silicon-anode lithium-ion battery production facility in the U.S. for volume production. The company's initial goal is to provide designers of category-leading mobile devices with a high-energy battery so they can create more innovative and effective portable products. Enovix is also developing its 3D cell technology and production process for the electric vehicle and energy storage markets to help enable widespread utilization of renewable energy.

This is a very exciting time at Enovix! We’re looking for an experienced Sr Coating Equipment Engineer to join our awesome and growing team of innovators at our 45,000 sq. ft lithium-ion battery production facility in Fremont, California, for commercialization of our 3D Silicon™ Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery. Learn more at Enovix.com.

Job Summary:

Enovix is seeking a Senior Coating Equipment Engineer for Enovix’ coating team to produce our revolutionary high energy density silicon batteries. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, procuring and installing electrode coating tools and equipment. Additionally, will possess troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, a demonstrated ability to clearly communicate to cross-functional teams both inside and outside of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop electrode coating tool specifications and requirements, partner with tool vendors and system integrators for the building and commissioning of equipment to support the company’s new internal coating operation
• Partner with tool vendors for the building and bring-up of the equipment
• Support coating manufacturing process scale up and production ramp
• Support escalation activities and troubleshoot pilot line and production equipment
• Utilize equipment maintenance data and metrics to drive improvement initiatives
• Implement statistical process controls on applicable manufacturing equipment
• Develop and manage risk assessments to prioritize process improvement projects

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Five years’ experience with battery electrode coating tools such as mixing, slitting, calendaring equipment
• Industrial equipment experience supporting coating process scale-up from pilot through to high-volume manufacturing
• Possess a working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), pilot/mass-production process development, Design of Experiments (DOE), and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, documentation and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with cross functional teams, customers, internal and external partners
• Enthusiasm for problem solving, trouble shooting and continuous learning
• Multi-tasking, hands-on, independent and a self-motivated contributor

Enovix is an equal opportunity employer

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