Title:  Battery Engineer, Senior Member of Technical Staff

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

About the team: The Cell Development team is a diverse group of scientists and engineers responsible for transitioning manufacturing processes to automated, high-volume production. The team's primary objective is to work with R&D and automation teams to develop and refine production methodologies, ensuring they are robust, repeatable, and scalable for automated manufacturing. The team prides itself on flexibility and adaptability working on the forefront of battery technology.

What we need: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support our Cell Development team. As a Senior Battery Engineer you will design, validate, and optimize processes for automated production. You will collaborate with R&D and automation groups to select, integrate, and validate automated equipment. You will also identify potential bottlenecks or failure points and develop mitigation strategies, while also troubleshooting issues that may arise. A strong background in electrochemical energy storage and mechanically inclined disposition are strong assets for this role.

What You’ll do:

• Lead projects to develop and qualify processes for automated production
• Partner with R&D and automation teams to develop methodologies that meet process specifications and hardware constraints
• Analyze electrical test and cell metrology data to define viable process parameters and use statistical analysis to evaluate different approaches
• Identify potential process or tool failure modes and develop robust mitigation strategies
• Take ownership of process failures and spearhead root cause analysis and corrective actions directly on the production floor

• Present clear findings and actionable next steps to stakeholders on a routine basis

Skills You’ll Need:

• Strong understanding of batteries and relevant electrochemical metrics
• Strong proficiency in Python, JMP, or data analysis equivalent
• Experience in mechanical design and hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical systems
• Proven track record of driving projects to completion with little oversight
• Highly developed written and verbal cross-functional communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in in Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Chemistry/Physics + 5 years of experience;
  Master’s Degree + 3 years of experience or recent PhD.

Nice to have:

• Hands-on research experience in device assembly from battery, semiconductor, or other high-volume/high-precision manufacturing industry

Physical requirements:

• 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.

ONSITE: This position is required to work onsite 5 days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position.  As an on-site R&D and manufacturing operations organization, in-person face to face interaction is essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration. 

Compensation & Benefits: Expected salary range for this role is from $134,800 to $182,000, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.