Manufacturing Engineer, Process Development

What to Expect Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything.Our first goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron Power's leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade.We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems.Job OverviewAt Heron Power, we're building the future of scalable power electronics. As a Process Development Manufacturing Engineer, you'll define and optimize the processes that make our products exceptional. You will lead experimentation, equipment development, and process validation from concept to high volume production. This includes evaluating feasibility, running trials, and commissioning prototype systems. You will optimize processes, design scalable equipment, confirm production readiness, and train teams to ensure long-term success. Your contributions will establish early process capability, improve equipment effectiveness, and build expertise in core technologies that support current and future programs.How You Will ContributeHold ownership of critical processes from concept to SOP.Provide cost estimates via total-cost-of-ownership analysis of process alternatives.Create process development plans.Explore, identify, and procure off-the-shelf equipment.Design, fabricate, assemble, and commission custom equipment.Provide design-for-manufacturability (DFM) feedback.Lead improvement throughout process/product development lifecycle.Establish process capability and identify process cliffs.Determine equipment & process specifications.Build and execute launch validation plans.Establish manufacturing instructions and train technicians.Troubleshoot and resolve problems on the assembly line.Achieve and maintain targets for throughput and yield.What You Will BringWe have a short list of must-have requirements. We prioritize a strong grip on first principles, hands-on skills, and a sense of initiative. Domain-specific knowledge and experience will help determine the career level for each hire.Must-Have Requirements Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering or similar3+ years of full-time industry experience working with high-volume manufacturing3+ years of full-time industry experience working with 2D and 3D CAD (bonus if experience with CATIA V6/3DX)Subject matter expert (SME) level knowledge in at least 1 manufacturing processSignificant experience optimizing processes through DOE's and completing statistical analysis of experimental dataExperience completing PFMEAsExperience with high volume manufacturing processes such as fastening, dispensing, thermal processes, laser welding, material handling, and inspection systemsWillingness to work in a hands-on roleExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailNice-to-HavesExperience with PCBAs, connectors, electrical joints, fuses, and other electronic componentsExperience with GD&T and tolerance analysisExperience programming manufacturing equipmentExperience with medium voltage (34.5kV) or grid-related products, such as converters, switchgear, circuit breakers, insulation, and shieldingIf you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in accelerating the electrification of everything at Heron Power.Heron Power provides competitive compensation (salary and equity) and benefits. The salary for this role ranges from $120,000 to $220,000 per year.