Senior Equipment Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Blue Current</strong></p>
<p>Blue Current (the “Company”) is the industry leader in the development of silicon solid state batteries. Free of flammable liquid electrolytes, Blue Current’s fully dry, inherently safe batteries significantly reduce risks to human and environmental health while providing a higher-performance alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Blue Current’s silicon-based platform is highly adaptable, enabling a cost-effective solution for both the mobility and stationary storage markets. Blue Current’s team works out of its state-of-the-art headquarters and pilot line facility in Hayward, California. To learn more about Blue Current, Inc., <a href="https://bluecurrent.com/">visit http://bluecurrent.com.</a></p></div><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span class="TextRun SCXW184085545 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW184085545 BCX0">Blue Current is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to join the Technical Operations team, supporting solid-state battery R&D and prototyping operations. This role </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW184085545 BCX0">is responsible for</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW184085545 BCX0"> the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of key R&D lab equipment, ensuring tools are available, well-documented, and capable of supporting evolving process requirements. The Senior Equipment Engineer will work cross-functionally with process engineers, technicians, and researchers to quickly resolve equipment issues and implement practical design improvements. This is a high-impact, hands-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW184085545 BCX0">on role at the intersection of mechanical engineering and lab operations in a fast-paced development environment.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW184085545 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335559738":60,"335559739":60,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></span></p>
<p><strong>Essential Functions & Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Act as the primary engineering owner for assigned battery R&D equipment (e.g., gloveboxes, pumps, slurry mixers, film coaters, hydraulic presses, cell assembly tools, etc.)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Provide direct, hands-on mechanical engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly and minimize lab downtime</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Lead the development of preventive maintenance plans and strategies to ensure equipment performance and longevity</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Partner with vendors and internal teams to modify or develop tools to meet evolving process requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Establish and maintain working relationships with external vendors for troubleshooting and repair of specialized equipment and components</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Support specification, evaluation, and procurement of new R&D process equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and equipment documentation for technicians</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Provide technical training and guidance to technicians on equipment operation, care, and troubleshooting</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Manage work orders, spare parts inventory, and maintenance tracking for equipment performance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Communicate effectively with R&D scientists, engineers, and technicians to align on priorities and execution</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Identify opportunities to improve safety, uptime, and reliability of lab equipment and operations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of this position</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p>
<p><strong>Education</strong></p>
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<li><span class="TextRun SCXW155038705 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW155038705 BCX0">Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW155038705 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>Experience</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, equipment engineering, or manufacturing engineering in a relevant field (e.g., batteries, semiconductors, coatings, thin films)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrated ownership of equipment reliability, maintenance, and troubleshooting</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience with industrial or lab process equipment such as gloveboxes, mixers, pumps, motors, and vacuum systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>Skills & Knowledge</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience with fabrication equipment such as coating, mixing, calendering, or similar</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to define equipment requirements and translate process needs into technical specifications</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering and operations teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Familiarity with safety practices, including chemical handling and engineering controls</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Direct experience with battery fabrication equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience in R&D, pilot line, or early-stage manufacturing environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Core Values — Minimum Qualifications</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Safety & Security First</strong></p>
<p><em>For employees, customers, and intellectual property</em></p>
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<li>Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment, including adherence to workplace safety protocols, data privacy standards, and confidentiality requirements.</li>
<li>Proven ability to identify and appropriately escalate potential risks to personnel, customers, or sensitive information.</li>
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<p><strong>Trust & Respect</strong></p>
<p><em>Treat everyone with honesty, dignity, and sensitivity. Embrace different perspectives. Be humble.</em></p>
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<li>Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles.</li>
<li>Track record of maintaining professionalism, integrity, and discretion in all workplace interactions.</li>
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<p><strong>Ownership & Accountability</strong></p>
<p><em>Take responsibility and action. Set goals and deliver. Don't wait for others.</em></p>
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<li>Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize, execute, and follow through on responsibilities with minimal supervision.</li>
<li>Proven track record of setting measurable goals, meeting deadlines, and taking initiative to resolve challenges proactively.</li>
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<p><strong>Technical Excellence</strong></p>
<p><em>Always strive for the best solution possible.</em></p>
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<li>Demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement in delivering work product, solutions, and outcomes within area of expertise.</li>
<li>Ability to evaluate options critically and apply sound judgment to identify the most effective and scalable solution.</li>
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<p><strong>Learn & Be Curious</strong></p>
<p><em>Think outside the box. Always learning.</em></p>
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<li>Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire new skills, tools, or domain knowledge in response to evolving business needs.</li>
<li>Proven track record of applying creative or unconventional thinking to solve problems.</li>
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<p><strong>Be Resourceful</strong></p>
<p><em>Be hungry, frugal, and flexible. Use what you have. Find a way.</em></p>
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<li>Demonstrated ability to deliver results in resource-constrained environments by maximizing existing tools, processes, and partnerships.</li>
<li>Proven ability to adapt and find effective solutions in ambiguous or rapidly changing situations.</li>
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<p><strong>Delight Customers</strong></p>
<p><em>Build stronger relationships with internal and external customers.</em></p>
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<li>Demonstrated commitment to understanding and exceeding the needs of internal and/or external customers.</li>
<li>Track record of building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships that drive positive outcomes for all stakeholders.</li>
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<p><strong>Physical Requirements & Working Conditions</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to perform precise manual tasks while standing at a glovebox for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Must possess the fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination required to manipulate tools and materials through integrated gloves/sleeves.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to maintain a standing or slightly leaned position for long durations, including reaching and extending arms within the glovebox environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment or materials weighing up to 25 lbs occasionally</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Work is performed in a standard R&D laboratory environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":4278190080,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":4278190080,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Core hours are adaptable, though increased availability may be required during peak periods.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$111,600</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$160,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employment Statement</strong></p>
<p>Blue Current is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</p>
<p><strong>At-Will Employment & Disclaimer</strong></p>
<p>Employment at Blue Current is at-will. This means that either the employee or Blue Current may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice, subject to applicable law. This job description does not create an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described herein are subject to change at the Company's discretion and do not represent all tasks that may be required of this role.</p>
<p><strong>Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.</strong></p></div>