Process Engineer (Level II or Senior Engineer levels)
Key Info
Job Title:
Process Engineer (Level II or Senior Engineer levels)
Location:
Phoenix
Sector:
ENERGY STORAGE
Salary:
$94,000 - $149,000
Contract Type:
permanent
This global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturing is driving the electric vehicle revolution and the transition to renewable energy. With several new facilities under development in the U.S., the company is rapidly becoming a U.S. leader in battery production.
The Arizona facility is a state-of-the-art, sustainable plant, designed with advanced technologies to maximize efficiency, energy density, and system resiliency while minimizing waste and operational costs.
Joining now means becoming one of the first 100 employees at a site set to grow to 1,500+ by the start of production next year, providing significant opportunities for growth and influence.
Role Summary The Process Engineer will design, optimize, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes to deliver the highest quality battery cells. This role is hands-on with a focus on process stability, recipe optimization, and improving productivity, yield, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
We are seeking both Level II Engineers (3–7 years’ experience) and Senior Engineers (7+ years’ experience), depending on your background and technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze production and quality data to recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Optimize process parameters using DOE (Design of Experiments) and other technical methodologies.
Maintain and improve process specifications, PFMEA, process flow diagrams, and control plans.
Lead or contribute to New Product Introduction and process changes.
Collaborate with operators and engineers to troubleshoot production issues.
Develop and train operators on standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Support audits and compliance with safety, environmental, and fire regulations.
Qualifications
Battery experience – this doesn’t have to be extensive, and it can be from a research project during education or during work experience, but some grounding in batteries is required
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or similar related field required; MS/MBA preferred.
Level II: 3–7 years’ experience in process engineering or similar
Senior: 7+ years’ experience in process engineering or similar
Six Sigma certification preferred.
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
This role offers a unique combination of stability and dynamism. We have previously helped the company hire 25 professionals, nearly all of whom have remained for over 18 months, a strong signal of retention. Consistent feedback highlights a highly collaborative team culture, rapid career progression, and the unique experience of working in a mid-sized US team connected to one of the world's largest technology companies.
