Manufacturing Engineer at Viridi Manufacturing Engineer at Viridi in El Cerrito, California Posted in about 12 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

The Role:

We are seeking a Manufacturing & Product Development Engineer specializing in Energy Storage Systems (ESS) to support the development, optimization, and production of battery modules, packs, and product-level systems. This role sits at the intersection of engineering design and manufacturing operations, ensuring that energy storage products are safe, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective to produce.

Job Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Process Development (ESS Focus) Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes related to battery cells, modules, packs, BMS electronics, wiring harnesses, and energy storage subassemblies. Lead process validation, test procedure development, and engineering change assessments for high-voltage system builds. Troubleshoot systemic production issues such as weld quality, insulation faults, thermal uniformity, and electrical performance deviations. Develop and implement tooling, fixtures, and automated test equipment (ATE) specific to ESS assembly and validation. Implement Poka-Yoke solutions for HV connectors, torque-critical joints, and other manufacturing processes both manual assembly and automated assembly. Energy Storage Product Development Support Apply DFM/DFA principles to battery enclosures, busbars, thermal management, and mechanical structures. Lead prototype builds, pilot production, and design verification activities (DVT/PVT). Author work instructions, HV assembly procedures, QC checks in Work instructions and safety-critical documentation for ESS production in our MES system Quality, Safety & Compliance Create and maintain PFMEA, DFMEA, Hazard Analysis, and Control Plans for ESS hazards. Ensure compliance with UL9540, UL1973, UL9540A, UN38.3, NFPA855 and related standards. Support audits, customer reviews, and certification activities. Develop electrical, functional, and safety test protocols. Production Support & Collaboration Support Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain with real-time troubleshooting. Assist with BOM development for battery modules/packs and HV components. Train production staff in HV safety and battery handling requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing engineer role. (in energy storage, battery, EV, or power systems preferred) Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and tool design Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and quality assurance techniques Familiarity with

UL, UN38.3, IEC, NFPA, ISO9001/13485.

Commitment to health and safety standards Strong understanding of HV safety, HV Battery Safety, and LOTO procedures.