Heron Power
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Development
Heron Power, Scotts Valley, California, United States, 95066
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Development
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.
What to Expect You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, driven by first‑principles engineering, solving difficult problems. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth.
Job Overview As a Process Development Manufacturing Engineer, you will 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, evaluating feasibility, running trials, and commissioning prototype systems. 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 Contribute
Hold 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 the 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.
Must‑Have Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering, or similar.
3+ years of full‑time industry experience working with high‑volume manufacturing.
3+ 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 one manufacturing process.
Significant experience optimizing processes through DOE’s and completing statistical analysis of experimental data.
Experience completing PFMEAs.
Experience with high‑volume manufacturing processes such as fastening, dispensing, thermal processes, laser welding, material handling, and inspection systems.
Willingness to work in a hands‑on role.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
Nice‑to‑Haves
Experience with PCBAs, connectors, electrical joints, fuses, and other electronic components.
Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
Experience programming manufacturing equipment.
Experience with medium voltage (34.5 kV) or grid‑related products, such as converters, switchgear, circuit breakers, insulation, and shielding.
We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment. 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 $195,000 per year.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
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What to Expect You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, driven by first‑principles engineering, solving difficult problems. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth.
Job Overview As a Process Development Manufacturing Engineer, you will 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, evaluating feasibility, running trials, and commissioning prototype systems. 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 Contribute
Hold 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 the 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.
Must‑Have Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering, or similar.
3+ years of full‑time industry experience working with high‑volume manufacturing.
3+ 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 one manufacturing process.
Significant experience optimizing processes through DOE’s and completing statistical analysis of experimental data.
Experience completing PFMEAs.
Experience with high‑volume manufacturing processes such as fastening, dispensing, thermal processes, laser welding, material handling, and inspection systems.
Willingness to work in a hands‑on role.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
Nice‑to‑Haves
Experience with PCBAs, connectors, electrical joints, fuses, and other electronic components.
Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
Experience programming manufacturing equipment.
Experience with medium voltage (34.5 kV) or grid‑related products, such as converters, switchgear, circuit breakers, insulation, and shielding.
We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment. 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 $195,000 per year.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Heron Power by 2x.
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