SAN JOSE, CA /RAQA /FULL-TIME/ ON-SITE

Company is a surgical robotics company enabling better patient care by developing transformative solutions in urology. With an initial focus on BPH, the company’s AquaBeam® Robotic System delivering Aquablation therapy, is the first FDA-cleared, automated surgical robot for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Aquablation therapy combines real-time, multi-dimensional imaging, automated robotics and heat-free waterjet ablation for targeted, controlled, and immediate removal of prostate tissue. Aquablation therapy offers predictable and reproducible outcomes, independent of prostate anatomy, prostate size or surgeon experience.

SUMMARY

Are you interested in contributing to the reliability of products? Are you looking to be part of an enthusiastic, driven, passionate and challenging team, who continuously learn from one another?   Are you detailed oriented? Imagine what you could do here. At company you will be part of a team to work on a surgical robot that combines real time data, multi-dimensional imaging, and robotics to remove prostate tissue. As this company continues to expand, the Design quality Assurance group requires an Electro Mechanical Engineer (Test and Reliability Engineering) to work on the ongoing reliability and testing activities. You will work with cross functional teams on reliability projects. The Reliability Engineer is responsible for working with product development and sustaining teams to ensure the company is developing highly reliable products through the application of reliability tools (e.g., Weibull Analysis, Failure Mode Effects & Criticality Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Structured problem solving, Reliability modeling, Reliability predictions, Reliability testing, etc.).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Responsible for evaluating and demonstrating the reliability of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of a complex medical robotics system and coordinate multi-functional activities as part of overall reliability plan
  • Participating as a key member of new product development teams to ensure the reliability of new and modified robotics products and reliability goals
  • Responsible for reliability requirements and the development of new reliability test specifications, methodologies, and coverage to ensure product reliability for next generation products and current products
  • Responsible for design, testing, document, and release of reliability tests protocols and reports with detailed status and tracking of activities
  • Responsible for generating Fault Tree Analysis and other problem-solving technique (e.g., 8D technique, 5 Why’s technique, fish bone diagram etc.) for risk analysis
  • Responsible for data analysis using tools (e.g., Weibull software, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Reliability Modeling/Prediction/Test data analysis)
  • Maintain trained status for, and comply with, all relevant aspects of the company’s Quality Management System to ensure product and support regulatory compliance
  • Understand and adhere to the company Quality & EHS Policies

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Certifications)

• • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree with 2-year relevant experience or master’s degree with 1-year relevant experience in Mechanical, Biomedical or Electrical Engineering
  • Understanding of statistical processes and techniques such as Prediction and Weibull analysis
  • Understanding of HALT/HASS testing methodology
  • Understanding of mechanical Stress Tests, Shock/Drop/Vibration Testing, Environmental Testing
  • Understanding of Risk management activities like Fault Tree Analysis, design and process FMEA, etc.
  • Ability to work well with team and able to accomplish objectives with minimal supervision
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

• • Desired: 
  • ASQ CQE, or CRE certification preferred
  • Knowledge of industry test Standards (e.g., ASTM, IEEE, IEC, etc.)
  • Background in electromechanical and software devices 
  • Basic shop tools and machine tool experience a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee is occasionally required to attend animal or cadaver labs and to manipulate models and/or organs for testing
  • The employee occasionally packs and unpacks packages
  • The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• • The employee will occasionally be exposed to engineering labs, a machine shop, and manufacturing clean rooms. The environment is subject to moderate noise from machinery (IE machine shop equipment, the company Aquablation unit, computer equipment, printers, etc.), for which proper hearing protection may be assigned and worn.
  • The employee may be exposed to hazards including electrical sparking, water, and chemicals, for which proper protective equipment will be assigned and worn.
  • The employee will occasionally be exposed to clinical operating rooms, for which proper personal protection equipment will be assigned and worn.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working in a warehouse environment.

COVID-I9 Vaccine Requirement: As of August 19, 2021, all company employees must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The company will follow an accommodation process for medical or religious exemptions.

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA /OPERATIONS /FULL-TIME/ ON-SITE

Company is a surgical robotics company enabling better patient care by developing transformative solutions in urology. With an initial focus on BPH, the company’s AquaBeam® Robotic System delivering Aquablation therapy, is the first FDA-cleared, automated surgical robot for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Aquablation therapy combines real-time, multi-dimensional imaging, automated robotics and heat-free waterjet ablation for targeted, controlled, and immediate removal of prostate tissue. Aquablation therapy offers predictable and reproducible outcomes, independent of prostate anatomy, prostate size or surgeon experience.

SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring suppliers meet this company’s requirements for quality, service, delivery, and cost.  Drives suppliers to continuously improve business and manufacturing processes.  Collaborates with Supplier Quality to evaluate and select suppliers.  Guides R&D in choosing suppliers for new products and provides DFM input to new designs.  Supports both NPI and on-going production, monitoring and working with suppliers to improve supplier performance.  Executes detailed projects with suppliers to implement changes and improvements affecting quality, cost, capacity, risk, and sub-supplier management.

The ideal Candidate possesses broad and deep hands-on metal machining manufacturing experience and/or plastic injection molding experience along with skills to select and develop suppliers.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Manage supplier changes including manufacturing process changes, production optimization, facility changes, new equipment qualification, and new line validations.
  • Select the right process and supplier for the part, considering long term fit and total cost of ownership.
  • Work with suppliers to execute cost reductions, capacity improvements, and risk mitigation.
  • Complete project/ part qualification deliverables including:  Supplier pFMEA, Process Validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), Inspection Reports, Gage R&R, and Process Capability Analysis.
  • Build, own, and relentlessly pursue a vision for developing suppliers.  This may involve visits and teleconferences with domestic and overseas partners.
  • Generate key metrics for the team and suppliers, and continually drive for timely achievement of those metrics.
  • Drive suppliers to continually improve their manufacturing process performance to meet company’s requirements for supplier excellence using a collection of best practices in project management, Six Sigma, Lean, SPC and negotiation.  Lead these efforts without managerial guidance at several suppliers simultaneously.
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions for supplier processes by driving supplier’s investigations and root cause analysis.
  • Develop supplier ramp readiness plans by judging business risk based on forecast, supplier capacity, quality performance, and process capability.
  • DFM by engaging suppliers early in development cycle to provide feedback regarding manufacturability improvements in the designs prior to production.
  • Influence and guide R&D in choosing suppliers by determining selection criteria for preferred suppliers and leading the team effort to evaluate preferred suppliers.
  • Effectively prioritize and advance multiple concurrent projects and tasks.
  • Research and recommend new technologies to improve reliability, efficiency and contribute to cost reduction.
  • Communicate business and technical needs, status, results, and observations to operating, technical and business teams.
  • Maintain trained status for, and comply with, all relevant aspects of the company’s Quality Management System to ensure product quality and support regulatory compliance.
  • Understand and adhere to the company Quality and EHS policies.
  • May require up to 20% travel, domestic and international.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Certifications)

• • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of twelve years experience.
  • Prior experience in the medical device industry is preferred.
  • Experience in leading highly technical projects in a cross functional environment both internally and with CMs/Suppliers.
  • Demonstrable knowledge in evaluating and challenging supplier technical, quality, and business capabilities.
  • Extensive experience with root cause analysis and problem solving for both technical and process issues.
  • Basic working knowledge of CAD (SolidWorks or other) software.
  • Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings (GD&T) and communicate technical information.
  • Experience working in a structured design process such as ISO9000 or FDA QSR, knowledge of regulatory approval process and requirements.
  • Working knowledge of design control and cGMP requirements for medical device manufacturing per FDA QSR and ISO13485-2003 or ISO9001 and EN46001, including experience in auditing suppliers to these standards.
  • Ability to travel to suppliers on an as needed basis – domestic and international.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • To perform this duty the employee must have the ability to sit or stand at and operate a computer terminal and walk or travel within the facility. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working in an office environment.
  • The employee will then occasionally be exposed to engineering labs, a machine shop, and manufacturing clean rooms.  This environment is subject to moderate noise from machinery (IE machine shop equipment, the company Aquablation unit, computer equipment, printers, etc.), for which proper hearing protection may be assigned and worn.
  • The employee may be exposed to hazards including electrical sparking, water, and chemicals, for which proper protective equipment may be assigned and worn.

COVID-I9 Vaccine Requirement: As of August 19, 2021, all company employees must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The company will follow an accommodation process for medical or religious exemptions.

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA /BATTERY / ON-SITE

We need highly talented and enthusiastic minds to join our mission to help transform electric mobility, energy storage, and sustainable manufacturing- for a healthier planet.

Job Description

-Design, manufacture and test battery pack systems for e-mobility and ESS applications

-Developing BMS functions and algorithms

-Defining requirements for battery packs based on the market segments

-You are aligning your development activities with other departments, such as battery engineering team, quality team and the project manager

-Ensure continuous quality and cutting-edge technology for our global customers

-Write the application notes, white papers and the technical content of battery products and drive execution in collaboration with marketing

Benefits

As a team member, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 4 weeks of paid time off

• Stock options

• Career development

• Company provided meals, snacks, and drinks

Qualifications: Qualifications and Skills

-You are passionate to drive the electrification of the world further and bring new solutions to the market-5+ years of hands-on experience in energy storage or electrical/ electronic system engineering

-Great understanding of battery management systems and the battery pack design

-Experience with different communication protocols such as CAN, RS485,

-Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced, flexible, interdisciplinary environment

-Master’s degree in electrical engineering or similar

-You enjoy communicating and working in a team

-You are an analytical and conceptual thinker

Equal Opportunity and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA / BATTERY / FULL TIME

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

On a daily base manage teams while, at the same time, setting goals, budgets and timelines for various projects. We also expect you to be in charge of our battery system integrations with external partners and oversee all development plans from ideation to execution.

Contribute to company’s business development and strategic development. Build and improve the application development work organization, processes, knowledge management and operational programs and projects.

To succeed in this role, it’s essential to have significant management experience in the engineering/ development field of battery systems and strong strategic, technical and analytical thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

·         Oversee and shape development projects across multiple areas of knowhow (battery system, battery management systems, electrical/ thermal/ mechanical integration)

·         Monitor reliability and performance of all internal systems to suggest improvements

·         Ensure compliance with security regulations, esp, HV safety

·         Manage battery system development projects by setting requirements, goals and timelines

·         Prepare and manage the engineering department’s budget

·         Design strategies for future development projects based on the company’s overall objectives and resources

·         Hire engineers and coordinate their training

·         Implement innovative technologies

·         Manage 3rd parties and development partners, define work share, shape agreements with strategic fit and track to meet set goals.

Requirements

·         Experience in a managerial or executive role in the energy, battery or electronics or comparable sector industry

·         Strong experience in engineering, project management, vendor management/ supply chain and budgeting

·         Great understanding of business functions (Sales, Engineering, etc.)

·         Demonstrable ability and proven track record in strategy-building and implementation

·         Working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics

·         Excellent organizational and leadership skills

·         Team player

·         Degree in technical field

Project Management and Sponsoring

·         Perform and define project management to support project leaders across various projects of varying size

·         Review project plans, coordinate project activities, set/adhere to milestones, manage concurrent projects

·         Ensure professional state of the art project and program management

·         Ensure compliance with international industrial engineering, documentation, quality management and battery system safety standards

·         Routine communication with project members, peers, supervisors and outside vendors to ensure project success.

·         Direct project team and its players as needed for the completion of project goals.

Innovation contribution

·         Lead to develop intellectual property portfolio to maintain company’s competitive advantage. Work with internal experts, executives and patent law firms to drive proper patents and IP for developed products.

 Qualifications and skills

·         MS in engineering or science with a minimum of 4 years of engineering experiences, or related qualifying work experience

·         Technical knowledge and expertise in batteries, battery systems, electrical/ mechanical/ thermal integration

·         High Voltage safety experience/ training

·         Technical knowledge and expertise in additive manufacturing technologies is preferred

·         Proficient at project management tools (Office suite, MS Project etc.)

·         Strong knowledge and experience of methods and tools of project management and product lifecycle management and tools

·         Aptitude with design tools, electromechanical system design, computer-aided design, data analysis, and process design

·         Experience with the full product life cycles from prototyping to production

·         Experience with a range of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, injection molding, material transferring, powder bed 3D printer, tape casting, inkjet 3D printer, etc.)

·         Project management experience

·         Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced, flexible, interdisciplinary environment

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA /BATTERY /FULL TIME

We need highly talented and enthusiastic minds to join our mission to help transform electric mobility, energy storage, and sustainable manufacturing- for a healthier planet.

Job Description

We seek a meticulous and dedicated process engineer to support process development and R&D activities. The process engineer will be part of highly motivated and experienced engineers to develop a proprietary high-volume 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology to fabricate active devices. In addition, there will be ample opportunity to learn new experimental skills and participate in cutting-edge hardware design and materials research.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on process development and continuous improvement activities related to building complex AM tools for printing battery cells

• Design and execute material characterization test plans, and generate related reports

• Identify the process obstacles and test various coating, calendaring, slitting, punching, and storage management to optimize the process of the electrode

• Establish quality control specifications for the processes and electrode materials

• Statistically analyze experimental results and process data.

• Attend and support regular project meetings, present and provide summary reports,

• Develop and maintain project schedules.

• Operate and maintain characterization equipment (SEM, TGA, CT, DSC, XRD, …)

• Follow all safety procedures, including handling hazardous chemicals and company policies and

Benefits

As a team member, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 4 weeks of paid time off

• Stock options

• Career development

• Company provided meals, snacks, and drinks

Qualifications and Skills

• Ph.D. degree or (+5 years of experience) in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

• Cell design (all component, cathode, anode, electrolyte) and evaluation experience is plus

• Hands-on lab work, including chemical, powder, and materials handling

•Background in powder processing and sintering of low-high temperature cofired ceramics

•Experience working with 3D printing methods (Preferred Binder Jet, Powder Bed, and inkjet).

•Experience in powder handling, tape casting, calendaring, and binder jet printing.

•Interest in advanced technology and an ongoing desire to learn with an R&D attitude

•Demonstrated expertise in materials science and engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of experience

•Material characterization knowledge and experience

•Must be able to take ownership, initiative, analytical, and thorough.

•Organized, detail-oriented, and a team player

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA / BATTERY / FULL TIME

We need highly talented and enthusiastic minds to join our mission to help transform electric mobility, energy storage, and sustainable manufacturing- for a healthier planet.

Job Description

The Thin Film Engineer role will be responsible for generating and characterizing electrochemically active films and layers within Li-ion battery systems. This engineering position will develop deposition methods and solve interface issues across a variety of film compositions and chemical environments. This role will offer the opportunity to work at the intersection of several fields – materials science, electrochemistry, surface science, corrosion engineering, and chemical analysis – and grow their skills alongside a team of materials science experts.

Please note: Work is expected to be completed on-site, and employees are expected to comply with local and state regulations concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, including wearing a mask on-site, maintaining social distance, reporting symptoms, taking sick leave when necessary, and ensuring a clean and safe working environment.

Responsibilities

· Apply technical domain knowledge and hands-on lab work to develop materials and formulations that solve technical challenges across multiple materials processing techniques.

· Characterize materials and composites, interpret data, and present results on a regular cadence to colleagues and management.

· Research, identify, and disclose new materials, formulations, technologies, and/or processes to expand company’s IP portfolio.

· Write SOPs and maintain clear, consistent documentation of preparations, formulations, and other technical information.

Benefits

As a team member, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 4 weeks of paid time off

• Stock options

• Career development

• Company provided meals, snacks, and drinks

Qualifications and Skills

· Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

· Industrial experience: 5+ years BS, 2+ years MS, 0+ years PhD.

· Knowledge of several materials deposition approaches, from the simple (e.g. spin coating, casting) to the complex (e.g. PVD, CVD, sputtering, ALD), and significant expertise in at least one.

· Experience in thin film/surface characterization and analysis methods and concepts (surface roughness measurements, interferometry, FTIR, X-ray spectroscopy).

· Familiar with vacuum processes and processing.

· Demonstrated ability to propose, design, and execute R&D experiments and test plans, ultimately driving them to success against defined performance specifications.

· Excellent documentation and communication skills.

· A collaborative mindset, ability to present data to colleagues in a concise/convincing manner, and a pragmatic, results-based approach to scientific research.

· Deposition of lithium and characterization/behavior of the resulting films

· Deposition of protective coatings or passivating layers

· Mixed-oxide systems and coatings thereof

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA / PLATFORM MANUFACTURING /FULL TIME

We need highly talented and enthusiastic minds to join our mission to help transform electric mobility, energy storage, and sustainable manufacturing- for a healthier planet.

Job Description

Company  seeks a Prototype Engineer to help with the design, iteration, and testing of early development hardware. The Prototype Engineer will work on new design opportunities, compiling design requirements, and executing agile end-to-end design processes for a diverse range of challenges. The candidate develops prototypes to be used for engineering validation. In this role, you’ll be leveraging your project management, mechanical design, electrical design, and problem-solving skills in order to drive and deliver your creative solutions.

Responsibilities

· Work cross-functionally to design and build electro-mechanical assemblies with a focus battery manufacturing or process integration and reliability.

· Gather requirements, study design tradeoffs, and define detailed specifications for mechanical components and assemblies

· Work with internal and external suppliers to support prototype manufacturing and build events

· Review released designs for DFM and DFA optimization

· Produce and develop detailed documentation around prototype team processes, including design workbooks, SOW’s, engineering documents, work instructions, and cost analysis

· Travel to outside contractor sites to drive the project progress.

Benefits

As a team member, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 4 weeks of paid time off

• Stock options

• Career development

• Company provided meals, snacks, and drinks

Qualifications and Skills

· 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with proficiency in prototype design and production manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, 3DP, molding, stamping, and fabrication.

· BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing engineering or related technical field

· Highly proficient in SolidWorks

· Fluent knowledge of design for manufacturing principles (DFM/DFA), GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and general dimensioning principles

· Working knowledge of PDM systems, BOM release, and ECO’s (Teamcenter)

· Experience with DFMEA, understanding failure modes, and driving failure analysis processes to understand root cause and define corrective actions

· Experience working closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers on projects ranging from quick turn requests to short run production

· Excellent project management and cooperative development skills. Focus, attention to detail, and requires minimal guidance to complete complex projects

· Ability to represent designs in staff meetings and communicate high-level concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA / MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY / FULL TIME

In this position, you will work with executive leadership to select and prioritize projects to ensure work aligns with strategic goals of the company. Your work will enable visibility into the overall health of our operations, using data to inform and improve the quality of our processes.

Major Responsibilities:

·Hands-on and experienced with FMEA, design for reliability (DFR) and design for manufacturability (DFM) concepts.

·Facilitate Engineering groups through process mapping, root cause analysis, brainstorming, business impact assessments, gap analysis and proper DOE planning.

·Understand data trends and drive quantified results by designing and deploying analytical systems and processes.

·Develop rigorous control plans, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation.

·Lead the DFM and DFMEA activities during product design and development.

·Lead investigations and provide technical oversight to determine root cause of top issues and arrive at timely solutions.

·Support R&D and Manufacturing in process improvements and cost reduction activities

·Document and Communicate lessons learned to Product Development to enable implementation of design for variation (DFV) and robust design methods (DFSS).

·Train and mentor Engineers in DOE planning and data analysis.

·Maximize output and cycles of learning while minimizing cost.

·Promote and support improvement activities in all business areas of the organization as well as at suppliers and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Minimum Bachelors of Science (BS) or BS in Engineering, Statistics or Mathematics.

-Highly motivated Product Engineer with at least Ten (10) years’ experience, preferably in the automotive industry, or renewable energy.

-Certified Master Black Belt (MBB) with at least 4 BB projects completed

-Capable of teaching and mentoring Development and Product Engineers.

-Experience manipulating large data sets through statistical software

-5+ years of experience in leading and supporting continuous improvement methodologies

-Demonstrated proficiency leading and managing cross functional projects

-Capable of influencing and getting cooperation and action from others.

-Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written), work and relate with people at all levels of the organization and be self-sufficient.

-Effective team player, good coaching skills and can develop other co-workers.

-Must be adept at coaching, consulting and training with strong leadership skills.

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA / BATTERY / FULL TIME

Please note: Work is expected to be completed on-site, and employees are expected to comply with local and state regulations about the COVID-19 pandemic, including wearing a mask on-site, maintaining social distance, reporting symptoms, taking sick leave when necessary, and ensuring a clean and safe working environment.

To support our mission to reimagine the manufacturing process, you will join our Additive Manufacturing team to craft the operational procedures for developing the state-of-the-art 3D printer machine.

Responsibilities

·         Perform failure analyses and materials characterization to assess new materials and process

·         Design experiments for root cause analysis and conduct failure analysis of cells from in-house testing programs

·         Deliver high-quality technical reports to the R&D team

·         Design and execute material characterization test plans, and generate related reports

·         Identify the process obstacles and test various coating, calendaring, slitting, punching, and storage management to optimize the process of the  electrode

·         Statistically analyze experimental results and process data.

·         Attend and support regular project meetings, present and provide summary reports,

·         Operate and maintain characterization equipment (SEM, TGA, CT, DSC, XRD, …)

·         Follow all safety procedures, including handling hazardous chemicals and company policies and procedures.

Required Skills/Experience

·         Cell design (all component, cathode, anode, electrolyte) and evaluation experience is plus

·         Strong understanding of the electrochemistry of lithium-ion cells ,

·         Hands-on lab work, including chemical, powder, and materials handling

·         Demonstrated expertise in materials science and engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of experience

·         Strong background in test development and test equipment in battery cell testing

·         Interest in advanced technology and an ongoing desire to learn with an R&D attitude.

·         Must be able to take ownership, initiative, analytical, and thorough.

·         Organized, detail-oriented, and a team player.

Preferred Skills/Experience

·         Ph.D. degree or (+5 years of experience) in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

·         Strong understanding of the electrochemistry of lithium metal anode

·         Cell design (all component, cathode, anode, electrolyte) and evaluation experience is plus

·         Hands-on lab work, including chemical, powder, and materials handling

·         Background in powder processing and sintering of low-high temperature cofired ceramics

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA / PLATFORM MANUFACTURING /FULL TIME

We need highly talented and enthusiastic minds to join our mission to help transform electric mobility, energy storage, and sustainable manufacturing- for a healthier planet.

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer (Level depends on the candidate) research, develops, designs, tests, evaluates, and documents mechanical components, subassemblies, equipment, and systems, applying principles and techniques of mechanical engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for system specification, machine tooling and fixture design, as well as continuous improvement efforts on existing machines to improve reliability, throughput, uptime and safety. Hands-on experience of automated equipment assembly, electro-mechanical equipment and mechanical prototype fixtures is required. The position also requires interacting with contract manufacturers for outsourced projects.

Responsibilities

· Design electromechanical and robotic systems from a conceptual phase through market release.

· Research, develop, design, test, evaluate, and implement electromechanical components, subassemblies, equipment and automation systems.

· Design jigs and fixtures for inspection, testing, etc. as necessary

· Evaluate final products for overall performance, reliability, and safety.

· Produce design & test specification.

· Perform tolerance analysis of designs at the system and subsystem level

· Conduct system level integration and validation of designs (testing and troubleshooting)

· Plan and perform tests to analyze the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems

· Continuous improvement related to enhancing system performance, reliability and manufacturability

· Researching and identifying new technologies and strategic partners; building relationships with existing and new suppliers to advance the state-of-the art of hardware; considering implications of design choices on future product strategies

· Drive full documentation of design including BOM, drawings and procedures

· Oversee and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.

· Manage small to mid-sized projects from concept to production.

· Collaborate in a team environment working with Hardware, Software and Process.

· Participates in team and other assigned meetings

· Travel to outside contractor sites to drive the project progress

Benefits

As a team member, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 4 weeks of paid time off

• Stock options

• Career development

• Company provided meals, snacks, and drinks

Qualifications and Skills

• BS/MS/PhD in Robotic, Mechatronic, Mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering with a minimum of 10 years of mechanical engineering experiences

• Systems level thinker with experience working on complex mechanical and electrical systems.

• Hands-on experience with designing, building and testing prototypes.

• Experience in DFx, tolerance stack-up, FEA, GD&T.

• Technical writing skills.

• Experience with electronics design development and sustainment spanning the full life cycle

• Experience with or knowledge of analytical and finite element modeling (FEM) tools

• Proficiency in electrical design, electronics manufacturing processes, and qualification activities

• Proficient in CAD design (SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM

• Experience in manufacturing systems for semiconductor, machining, automation, materials processing, or other related industrial capital equipment applications (Additive Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Solar, Robotics, CNC, or Biomedical Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineering experience)

• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, sensor feedback, and controls (e.g. Labview, MathLab, etc.)

• Familiarity with sensors including laser, optic, vibration, noise, etc.

• Proficient in automation, automation software and languages (e.g., LabView, MATLAB, etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary start-up environment

• Demonstrate ability to work well in a fast-paced interdisciplinary start up environment.

• Experience with additive manufacturing, equipment design used in medical devices or semiconductors is a plus.

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA / MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY / FULL TIME / ON-SITE

The Data Analyst will be responsible for driving the integrity and completion for our crucial workflow data. You have technical aptitude and are able to handle large data sets with facility.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join our team, whose mission is to connect and build reporting for our data systems. We are specifically looking for a candidate with experience in defining and building data aggregation and reporting systems for manufacturing facilities and who can work with a team of engineers and technicians who are developing new manufacturing processes. More broadly, the chosen candidate will work with a diverse and highly interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and manufacturing facilities.

In this position, you will build, monitor, and maintain metrics and dashboards, and use SPC and data to report and improve the quality of our processes. Your work will enable visibility into the overall health of our Manufacturing Operations.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain and design data systems to receive or process data from various levels of the manufacturing process including text files, system logs, external databases, external company extract.

Maintain and design data dashboard/reporting systems to process and present data to provide greater insight into the MFG process and broader production processes in general.

Establish standards around data formatting and requirements.

Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and metrics to monitor process and battery cell performance and help create key performance indicators

Aggregation and reporting of manufacturing systems and process data, including MES data, shop floor trend data (equipment and process), metrology raw data, metrology production data, research data, and external contract data

Coordinate with manufacturing to maintain and design data systems to receive or process data from various levels of the manufacturing process including text files, system logs, external databases, external company extract

·       Streamline operations with quick and easy automation solutions

·       Assist with data on experiments, testing and auditing new or existing workflows

·       Create and enhance data pipelines, workflows, and queries-based manufacturing process flows

·       Perform structured root cause analyses on yield degradation and process variations using SPC

·       Establish standards around data formatting and requirements.

·       Assess quality of the data to ensure completeness and accuracy and when errors are detected take actions to correct errors, find root cause and change process to prevent future errors

·       Communicate with the data suppliers regarding data completeness, accuracy, transformations as well as regional data consumers in other geographies.

Analyze data errors, resolving root causes, assisting in creation flow and process description.

Deliver presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement, and control.

REQUIREMENTS:

BS/MS in a field that emphasizes Data Analytics/Mining and visualization (e.g., computer science, math, engineering, or statistics), or equivalent work experience.

·       5+ years of experience with data reporting and analysis in a variety of environments. MFG Systems experience

·       Experience manipulating large data sets through statistical software or other methods

·       Professional experience with SQL, reporting tools and advanced query and spreadsheet skills with design of reporting development

·       Knowledge of ERP management software’s like SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Aviva, …

·       Experience integrating data sources across broad spectrum of systems (e.g.: ERP, MES, Shop Floor Automation, etc.) Exceptionally organized and strong at execution, follow-up, and attention to detail.

·       Strong grasp on data structure and data integrity issues

·       Attention to detail and work ethic for dealing with a variety of data issues

·       Able to thrive in the hands-on, high-growth environment of a startup

·       Aggressive problem solver, curious for challenges and meet commitments

·       Ability to work on own efficiently, independently and as a team member

·       Strong communications skills (written and verbal)

·       Experience in HW Manufacturing / Product development industry is preferred

·       Six Sigma Black Belt Experience is a Plus

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of battery process and testing

Six Sigma training and certification

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA / PLATFORM MANUFACTURING / FULL TIME

We need highly talented and enthusiastic minds to join our mission to help transform electric mobility, energy storage, and sustainable manufacturing- for a healthier planet.

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time engineer to design and implement control systems from concept through delivery for our 4M platform; the world’s first multi-material, multi-method (4M) additive manufacturing platform. The candidate will be part of a highly motivated and experienced team. This position is full-time, based in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems including system architecture, HW/SW design, UI design, programming, debugging, and safety analysis. Serving as a subject area expert.

• Develop comprehensive Functional and Software Design Specifications, and Test Plans.

• Emulate platform to support virtual commissioning.

• Lead control system debug, acceptance testing activities, installation, and training.

• Keep current with New Technology, Engineering Methods, and Standards within Automation Industry

• Establish and own technical working relationships with (Panel shops, CM’s and OEM’s)

• Assist with meeting project cost constraints, deadlines, goals, and objectives of assignment.

Benefits

As a team member, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 4 weeks of paid time off

• Stock options

• Career development

• Company provided meals, snacks, and drinks

Qualifications and Skills

• BS Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years plus of relevant experience.

• Proficiency in the design of control systems including power distribution, PLC configuration, SCADA, HMI, and machine safety.

• Experience in preparing engineering documentation including Electrical Schematics, Bills of Material, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, and Manuals.

• Experience IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart, Instruction List). Rockwell Automation suite of controllers a plus.

Equal Opportunity: Equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA / BATTERY /FULL TIME

Summary:

An emerging additive manufacturing technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is developing high performance multi-material 3d printing technology for active devices like solid state batteries. The company is seeking a “Battery Modeling Engineer”.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Battery Modeling and Model Development

·       Develop, assess, select, run and manage inhouse and external battery modeling solutions and tools

·       Bring up and operate solution and tools to perform simulations from several technical perspectives.

·       Perform active battery cell and pack modeling in close collaboration with battery R&D and real life testing

·       Manage to drive and support various battery modeling projects

·       Routine communication with project members, peers, supervisors and outside vendors

Qualifications and skills

BS/MS in science/ engineering or computer science with a minimum of 2 years of engineering experiences, or related qualifying work experience

Experience with cloud based software platforms, collaboration models and vendor management

Technical knowledge and expertise in battery technologies and basic electrochemistry

Proficient at simulation tools and software environments

Aptitude with design tools, computer-aided simulation, data analysis, machine learning

Project management experience

Excellent communication skills to balance simulation and hardware related messaging

Strong team player

Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced, flexible, interdisciplinary environment

Passion for data driven decision making and computer aided design and testing

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA / FINANCE AND OPERATIONS / FULL TIME

An emerging additive manufacturing technology company based in the San Jose Bay Area, is developing a proprietary high-volume 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology for the fabrication of active devices. The candidate will be part of a highly motivated and experienced team. This position is full-time, based in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

– Own the accounts payable process and receive, maintain, and process invoices for payment; apply check, ACH, wire, and credit card payments; and reconcile cash and AP accounts on a daily basis

– Maintain the AP aging report and reconcile against any vendor prepayments

– Coordinate with the purchasing and receiving teams to ensure proper recordkeeping on issued purchase orders and purchase receipts

– Support the purchasing team in opening and maintaining relationships with new suppliers, establishing credit terms, and collection of initial documentation such as W-9s, payment information, and new vendor applications

– Interact with vendors and suppliers to research, understand, and resolve price discrepancies

– Own the travel and expense reimbursement process, including orientation and training as necessary, assisting coworkers with questions and troubleshooting, and maintenance of reporting

– Participate in the month-end close process, including communication with the organization, daily team coordination huddle, preparation of accrual journal entries, and maintenance of checklists

– Participate in occasional system implementation or process improvement initiatives

– Assist with account or vendor research, ad hoc analysis and general ledger maintenance, and other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

– BS in finance, accounting, or business administration preferred or approximately 4 years of experience in a position similar to that of an accounts payable specialist

– 2-3 years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment

– Familiarity with ERP systems and enterprise accounting tools

– Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with particularly honed skills in Excel

– High attention to detail and sense of organization

– Ability to switch tasks regularly and wear several hats depending on the situation

– Positive attitude and desire to contribute to a high-functioning team

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com

SAN JOSE, CA / MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY / FULL TIME

Job Description

The primary purpose of the position is to become the technical resource of products’ reliability testing and qualifications, interfacing with R&D, contract manufacturing partners and suppliers to help solve issues. Successful job execution requires excellent participation in all aspects of the operations process with hands on experience in Reliability, Quality, New Product Introduction and Testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·         Hands-on and experienced with FMEA, design for reliability (DFR), DFT and design for manufacturability (DFM) concepts, particularly as they relate to process, property and complex manufacturing systems

Demonstrate ability to analyze and troubleshoot products from a Systems Engineering perspective

·         Drive all product qualification and reliability related activities, including but not limited to failure analysis, tracking, reporting, and communicating with internal teams, suppliers and customers.

·         Plan and execute reliability testing and life time modeling for company consumer products

·         Coordinate third-party performance and regulatory testing

·         Participate and support the DFR and FMEA activities during product design and development.

·         Support R&D and Manufacturing in process improvements and cost reduction activities

·         Participate in Test tool gauge R&R studies and cross site calibration with CM

·         Analyze Test results and submit recommendations for improvement

·         Able to work with and train factory technicians and operators

·         Participate in NC (non-conformance) investigations, failure analysis, corrective actions and dispositions

·         Participate in ECO processing with a focus on design for manufacturability, BOM/Routings, and ERP update

REQUIREMENTS:

·         Requires a BS degree in Engineering with 5 years+ of related Engineering experience

·         Adept in statistical data analysis, design of experiments and clear reporting. Six Sigma training is a plus

·         Familiar with reliability data analysis software, e.g. JMP, Minitab, and /or Weibull++ package

·         Familiar with industry testing standards, such as JEDEC, IES, IEC,  and SolidWorks

·         Ability to multi-task, and with little outside direction, set priorities in a rapidly changing environment

·         Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written

·         Team player working across multiple functions with high ethical standards

·         Self-motivated with strong drive to achieve business objectives

·         Ability to work with others in a proactive, positive, and constructive manner

·         Must be able to travel across US, Europe and Asia.

Resume Submission: recruitingteam@urbanengineer.com