[Remote] PMTS, Mechanical Design Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. QuantumScape is developing solid-state lithium-metal battery technology to transform energy storage. The company is seeking a Principal Member of Technical Staff, Mechanical Design Engineer to design and scale battery cell structures, components, encasings, and assembly tools for high-volume manufacturing. The role leads mechanical and thermal design, supplier requirements, validation experiments, and cross-functional execution of cell engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the design, development, and implementation of new solid-state Li-metal battery designs for manufacturing scale-up with cross functional teams
• Utilize thermal and mechanical simulation to drive the detailed mechanical design of cell architecture to meet customer mechanical, thermal, and pack level integration requirements
• Identify, specify, and set requirements with suppliers for cell components, assembly tools and manufacturing solutions for scale-up
• Develop methodologies and experiments to validate key cell design performance, reliability, and safety criteria
• Collaborate with cell build process teams, equipment design teams, safety, quality, metrology, and production teams to execute on critical path projects

Skills

• * BS or higher degree in mechanical engineering, material science, or similar concentration
• * 10 years experience with a Bachelor's degree, or minimum of 8 years experience with a Master's degree
• * Expertise with at least one major CAD package ex: AutoDesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Catia, etc
• * Expertise with mechanical & thermal simulation packages ex: ANSYS, ABAQUS, Comsol, etc
• * Work is performed in a dry room, fume hood, lab area, or glovebox requiring the use of fine motor skills
• * Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• * Reaching and twisting motions with hands
• * Lifting up to 25 lbs
• This position is required to work onsite 5 days per week
• * Proven experience driving mechanical design projects across the product life cycle, concept through production experience is preferred
• * Prior experience or knowledge of lithium-ion batteries is preferred

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Generous RSU/Equity package
• Employee paid health care
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Other benefits

Company Overview

QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.quantumscape.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

QuantumScape has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.