Title:  EHS Engineer, Member of Technical Staff

QuantumScape developed the industry’s first anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing. Our innovative battery cell technology can store energy more efficiently and reliably than today’s lithium-ion batteries.

We're growing and are looking to add an EHS Engineer to our team.

In this role, you will:

• Support the development and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.

• Participate in regular area inspections, document corrective actions, and track to closure.

• Coordinate and/or deliver EHS training.

• Utilize and manage an online learning management system.

• Coordinate vendors to perform onsite tasks.

• Ensure proper hazardous waste handling and storage.  Take effective steps to ensure that all required records are prepared and maintained. 

• Conduct and document regular inspections of safety equipment. 

• May participate in regulatory inspections or assist in investigation and preparation of reports on injuries.

• Participate in safe installation of new process equipment.

• Support development and completion of environmental/sustainability metrics.

• Actively participate in Emergency Response Team and Safety Committee activities.

• Complete all assigned and required training satisfactorily and on time.

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in chemistry, engineering, or related fields.

• 2-3 years of work experience in the EHS field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills with all levels of personnel.

• Organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to work under general supervision.

• Ability to deal with confidential information in a professional manner.

• Must demonstrate personal integrity and high ethical standards.

• Must be able to work in a fast-changing environment with Facilities, Hardware, and R&D leaders, and staffing at all levels.

• Approach complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources, consistently looking for novel ways to solve problems, and mastering unfamiliar information, tasks, and situations quickly and effectively.

This position is required to perform these above essential duties and responsibilities onsite at our QS offices.

Highly Desirable:

• MS in chemistry or engineering fields.

• Experience working within a battery or automotive operations and/or manufacturing teams.

• Strong data management and analysis skills.

• Strong people skills.

• Associate Safety Professional certification

Physical Requirements:

May work with airtight isolation chambers and/or wear neoprene or vinyl gloves for 15-30% of the time. May frequently reach above shoulder heights and below the waist. May be required to use hand or power tools. Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, lift up to 30 pounds, push and extend arms.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this role is $92,200-$133,700, but a 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 exciting perks.

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.