Mechanical Process Engineer I at Khemia Metals Inc. in Oakland, CA

Summary: Khemia Metals Inc. is an Oakland-based startup focused on creating lighter and cheaper battery solutions. The Mechanical Process Engineer I will be responsible for hands-on work in building and operating the pilot foil production line, collaborating closely with the CTO on process development and optimization.

Responsibilities:
- Design, plan and execute experiments to optimize our rolling process
- Operate our foil rolling line to produce materials for internal and external testing
- Perform data analysis, write detailed technical reports and present findings to the team
- Develop and update SOPs for foil rolling, downstream processing and related characterization methods
- Perform basic literature reviews, document and summarize findings
- Own the design and assembly of mechanical assemblies and fixturing prototypes
- Work with vendors to develop complex specifications for process equipment

Required Qualifications:
- Awarded an BS in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial), applied physics or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
- Comfortable working on mechanical assemblies, prototyping, and working around industrial equipment
- Strong understanding of hypothesis-driven experimentation and basic statistical analysis
- Proficiency with CAD/CAM software
- Interested in continually optimizing performance by working hard and paying attention to details
- Strong communicator and collaborative attitude
- Self-starter who is willing to jump in where needed - helping other team members even in areas outside your expertise
- Authorized to work in the US (we can't sponsor a visa for this position)

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with roll-to-roll manufacturing or web-handling
- Experience with metal rolling
- Familiarity with basic mechatronics including control and data collection through Arduino, RaspberryPi or similar platforms
- Experience with electrical or mechanical testing equipment and instrumentation

Required Skills: Mechanical assemblies, Prototyping, Industrial equipment operation, Hypothesis-driven experimentation, Statistical analysis, CAD/CAM software, Roll-to-roll manufacturing, Web-handling, Metal rolling, Mechatronics, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Electrical testing equipment, Mechanical testing equipment, Instrumentation

Benefits: Medical, vision & dental insurance for you and your dependents. Khemia covers up to 80% of employee’s premium and 75% of employee’s dependent's premium, Employee stock option plan, 401k retirement plan with employer matching, Unlimited paid personal time off policy