Advanced Manufacturing Engineer; Process & Equipment Design

Position: Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Process & Equipment Design)

About Estes Energy

Estes develops and manufactures exceptional zero‑emission power systems that unlock true scale and performance for the electrification of the commercial vehicle and equipment markets. Estes will democratize electrification by enabling powertrain solutions at better cost and performance than diesel solutions, for both high‑volume established OEMs making thousands of vehicles per year, and industry newcomers making next generation electrified vehicles and equipment.

Here’s the ugly truth. Approximately 3.9 million barrels of diesel fuel (equal to 5.8 Terawatt‑hours of energy) are consumed every day across the United States, mostly by commercial vehicles and equipment. That’s 1.66 mega tonnes of CO₂ GHG emissions every day. That’s 353 kilo tonnes of NOx and 9.92 kilo tonnes of SOx gases emitted, poisoning our people and planet, every day. We exist to move the needle on transitioning a century old diesel‑burning industry to electric.

What

are our principles to solve this problem? Simple.
1. Start with People

• A company can only be as good as its people.
• Generate a gravity well to attract the people of the best character and competence.
• Foster an incredible culture where the best people work together to solve deeply meaningful problems.

2. Drive solutions from first principles with a 3rd generation approach

• Architect and engineer systems to make a simple, reliable, and cost‑competitive product.
• Liberate lightweight and low or zero carbon footprint materials that can be used in automotive‑grade processes at scale.
• Solve the battery cell multi‑chemistry problem to serve both mass‑sensitive and cost‑sensitive commercial markets.

3. Make things. Here.

• Raw material in. Product out. In the United States.
• Put the right atoms together - at scale - in a cost‑efficient manner.
• Partner with the best technology partners. Cells. Electronics. Materials. We will innovate together and share success with those who dare to be bold with us.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Process & Equipment Design) The Impact You’ll Make /

About the Role:

An Associate Equipment Design and Process Development Engineer will focus on development of new manufacturing lines, including equipment and process.

You Will

• Conceive, design and implement new processes & equipment
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop new advanced equipment and methods
• Concept, design and built in‑house fixtures and tooling for prototype and manufacturing
• Develop battery pack assembly line DFM, automation and process projects
• Specify equipment and develop processes based on product design requirements and tolerances
• Champion manufacturing equipment and processes from concept through factory launch
• Conceive and implement new processes to allow manufacturing of high‑quality batteries
• Develop equipment calibration and validation plans for prototype and production equipment
• Work cross‑functionally with internal and external teams, providing light project management of development schedule
• Create work instructions based on developed assembly processes
• Procure new manufacturing tools and accessories necessary for supporting a production line
• Work cross‑functionally with internal and external teams to ensure equipment development launch success
• Provide analysis to confirm equipment and processes are meeting requirements

About You

• Proactive and able to work independently
• Creative and confident in bringing new ideas to the team
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity
• Detail‑oriented, resourceful, and diligent
• Flexible and open to change
• Demonstrate sound judgment and problem‑solving skills including challenging assumptions
• Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Your Experience Includes

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar technical field.
• 0‑2 years experience in MFG engineering, equipment design, process development, applicable classwork or internships
• Experience designing fixtures and jigs, integrating various automation and data collecting elements
• CAD/Catia Experience
• Experience with…