Full-Time

Senior Product Design Engineer

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Natron Energy

Natron Energy

51-200 employees

Sodium-based battery solutions for various industries

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Compensation Overview

$154.5k - $182kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Santa Clara, CA.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field is preferred.
  • 5+ years’ experience preferred but will consider minimum of 3 years of industry experience
Responsibilities
  • responsible for the mechanical and electromechanical design of Natron’s battery packs and accompanying power electronics
  • design of innovative, cost-optimized, manufacturable battery packs and power electronics to be produced at high volume for stationary applications
  • partner closely with Electrical Engineering on the packaging and layout of key electronics
  • cell Engineering on the specification of the Natron’s proprietary cell
  • System Engineering in the development of robust requirements
  • Reliability and Test on the validation of the product
  • Supply Chain in the optimization of sourcing
  • Manufacturing as we introduce our first-generation product into series production
  • instrumental in the development of a high cost-optimized, manufacturable energy storage

Natron Energy provides large-scale energy storage solutions using sodium-based battery technology, which is efficient and fire-safe. Their batteries serve various markets, including data centers, industrial mobility, telecom, and electric vehicle fast charging, allowing for rapid recharging. The company differentiates itself by integrating its products with existing technologies, helping clients save on battery replacements and downtime. Natron's goal is to support a carbon-neutral ecosystem and maximize asset utilization across industries.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$235.5M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for sodium-ion batteries as safer alternatives to lithium-ion.
  • Expansion in North Carolina will boost production capacity and job creation.
  • Partnerships with renewable energy providers enhance market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established lithium-ion battery manufacturers limits market penetration.
  • Potential construction delays in North Carolina could impact production timelines.
  • Fluctuating raw material prices for Prussian Blue electrodes affect costs.

What makes Natron Energy unique

  • Natron Energy uses unique Prussian Blue chemistry for sodium-ion batteries.
  • Their batteries offer rapid recharge, ideal for EV fast charging applications.
  • Natron's solutions are fire-safe, crucial for telecom infrastructure.

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