The Lead Production Associate III, Energy is an experienced hourly role responsible for directing the daily work of a team of production associates while performing hands-on stall assembly within ESS production operations.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
Directs the daily work of a team of production associates and rotates in to operate stations
Trains associates on assembly, testing, MES documentation, and safety procedures
Escalates quality, equipment, staffing, and safety issues to the Supervisor, Production
Runs shift handoffs, communicating status, open issues, and priorities between shifts
Assembles energy products with power tools, hand tools and automated equipment
Responsible for supporting the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, focusing on improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and enhancing product quality through technical solutions.
Compensation
The wage band for this role is $32-$42 hourly.
Responsibilities
Perform assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of sub-assemblies and finished products, with a strong focus on medical devices and related equipment.
Provide technical support for manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment or process issues.
Collaborate with engineers to implement process improvements that increase production efficiency and product quality.
Perform routine maintenance and upgrades on manufacturing equipment to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
Analyze production data and provide recommendations for process enhancements, material usage, and equipment modifications.
Requirements
Diploma or degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or a related technical field
Lead the development, implementation, and scale‑up of battery pack manufacturing processes at Forge Nano.
Compensation
Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually.
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and scale‑up of battery pack assembly operations
Translate battery pack designs, specifications, drawings, and bills of material into robust manufacturing processes
Develop assembly sequences for battery cells, modules, busbars, wiring harnesses, BMS components, thermal management systems, enclosures, adhesives, insulation materials, fasteners, and related hardware
Establish manufacturing methods for fastening, adhesive application, electrical interconnections, welding processes, battery management system integration, pack closure, and final testing
Identify, specify, and support procurement of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling, gauges, safety equipment, and test systems
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
Nice to have: 7+ years supporting battery module or battery pack manufacturing
Nice to have: track record of launching, scaling, or transferring battery pack assembly operations
Nice to have: familiarity with cylindrical‑cell battery pack architectures
Developing skills to perform diversified tasks necessary in the preparation, assembly, and quality of various products in accordance with design specifications, procedures, and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
Operate machinery including knife skive, saw, notching machine and other machinery
Operate manual, semi-automated and automated machinery
Performs other operations such as spring cutting, welding, silicon filling
Works from drawings, sketches, and specifications
Performs manual deburring of various parts
Requirements
High School Diploma/Secondary School Qualifications