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Process Engineer II Nanotech Energy - 2.0 Chico, CA Job Details Full-time $95,000 - $130,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Production data analysis Defect resolution root cause analysis Engineering development testing Quality control statistical data analysis Defect analysis Design of manufacturing processes Design of experiments Document control experience within engineering industry Statistical Process Control Mechanical system commissioning projects Technical writing experience within manufacturing Equipment troubleshooting Chemical scale-up projects Factory operations documentation Manufacturing standard operating procedures Policy & process development Quality control documentation Technology transfer (scale-up process) System testing Mentoring Quality inspection Technical troubleshooting support Commissioning phase involvement Field commissioning Manufacturing company experience Failure analysis Measurement (quality control) Full Job Description Location Chico, CA Date Posted 24 September 2026

Job Summary Department:

Engineering Position:

Process Engineer II Location:

Chico, California Pay Range:

$95,000 - $130,000 per year Owns defined process-engineering workstreams supporting the development, characterization, qualification, scale-up, transfer, and continuous improvement of cylindrical lithium-ion cell manufacturing at NERD and NEMO. Reporting to the Lead Process Engineer, this experienced individual contributor leads moderately complex trials, equipment projects, technical documentation, manufacturing transfer, and problem solving while providing day-to-day guidance to less-experienced engineers and technicians. Final approvals remain with the designated Cell Development, design, Operations, and Quality authorities. Benefits Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) plan and medical plan, and to receive other benefits in accordance with Company policies. A summary of our current benefits is below. Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO accrues from your first day of employment

Holiday Pay:

10 paid holidays per year, designated by the Company 401(k): Participation in the Company's 401(k) plan

Medical:

The Company pays up to $500 per month toward medical coverage for employees and their dependents.

Dental:

Premiums are paid in full by the employee. Roles and Responsibilities Provide hands-on engineering support for material preparation, slurry mixing, slot-die coating, drying, calendering, slitting, electrode preparation, and vacuum drying. Support cylindrical-cell winding, tab welding, assembly, electrolyte filling, sealing, inspection, leak testing, X-ray/CT, formation, grading, and packaging processes. Execute assigned trials with defined objectives, variables, controls, measurements, traceability, safety review, and post-run documentation. Collect and analyze process data using approved DOE, SPC, capability, measurement-system, and structured problem-solving methods. Draft and maintain process specifications, routings, work instructions, check sheets, process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, and training materials. Create or revise assigned

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parts, routings, check sheets, specifications, and attachments for technical review and approval. Support equipment requirements, vendor reviews, FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, debugging, qualification, and operator training. Investigate process, equipment, yield, scrap, rework, cycle-time, and documentation issues and implement approved containment and corrective actions. Provide timely floor support, stop unsafe or out-of-specification work, and escalate unclear requirements, invalid data, or unsupported changes. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, materials, manufacturing, industrial, electrical, or related engineering. Three to five years of process development, manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or closely related experience. Experience developing, characterizing, optimizing, scaling, documenting, qualifying, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes; direct lithium-ion electrode or cylindrical-cell experience is preferred. Practical knowledge of DOE, SPC, process capability, PFMEA, control plans, root-cause analysis, measurement systems, and qualification methods. Experience with controlled process documentation, equipment requirements, FAT/SAT, commissioning, manufacturing transfer, and technical mentoring without formal supervisory authority. An equivalent combination of education, specialized training, certification, and directly relevant experience may be considered. Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation Nanotech Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Nanotech Energy provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Applicants who need an accommodation during the application or interview process should contact the recruiting team. How to Apply If interested, send resume to: - include the position(s) you are applying for in the subject line.