Director, R&D Engineering
Core
Leading R&D engineering teams to design and build first-of-a-kind materials processing and battery testing equipment for clean energy applications.
Role type
Director, R&D Engineering
Builds
Custom hardware, software, and instrumentation for battery materials processing and testing
Domain
Clean energy / Battery materials / Advanced manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design fundamentals, Lab or industrial automation platforms, Team leadership and hiring, System design from concept to operational support, Process reliability and quality improvement, CAD software and component sourcing
Preferred skills
Programming in C, C#, Python, .NET, MATLAB, or IEC 61131 PLC automation, Startup environment experience
Technologies
C, C#, Python, .NET, MATLAB, IEC 61131 PLC, CAD software
Responsibilities
Provide inspirational leadership for mechanical design, equipment, and controls engineering teams; Contribute technically to system designs incorporating new technical fields; Review and approve key design process work including mechanical design reviews and test plans; Work with R&D Operations to improve performance metrics and process reliability; Organize, document, and communicate design decisions and experimental outcomes; Plan projects accurately and ensure execution according to plan
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical contribution