Blue Current

Develops silicon-first solid-state battery technology

Senior Equipment Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHayward, CA, USA$111.6k - $160k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, equipment engineering, or manufacturing engineering in a relevant field such as batteries, semiconductors, coatings, or thin films.
Demonstrated ownership of equipment reliability, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Experience with industrial or laboratory process equipment such as gloveboxes, mixers, pumps, motors, and vacuum systems.
Experience with fabrication equipment such as coating, mixing, calendering, or similar processes.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Ability to define equipment requirements and translate process needs into technical specifications.
Familiarity with safety practices, including chemical handling and engineering controls.
Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment, including adherence to workplace safety protocols, data privacy standards, and confidentiality requirements.
Ability to identify and appropriately escalate potential risks to personnel, customers, or sensitive information.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles.
Track record of maintaining professionalism, integrity, and discretion in workplace interactions.
Ability to independently prioritize, execute, and follow through on responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Track record of setting measurable goals, meeting deadlines, and taking initiative to resolve challenges proactively.
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement in delivering work product, solutions, and outcomes within area of expertise.
Ability to evaluate options critically and apply sound judgment to identify effective and scalable solutions.
Ability to quickly acquire new skills, tools, or domain knowledge in response to evolving business needs.
Track record of applying creative or unconventional thinking to solve problems.
Ability to deliver results in resource-constrained environments by maximizing existing tools, processes, and partnerships.
Ability to adapt and find effective solutions in ambiguous or rapidly changing situations.
Commitment to understanding and exceeding the needs of internal and/or external customers.
Track record of building and maintaining trust-based relationships that drive positive outcomes for stakeholders.
Ability to perform precise manual tasks while standing at a glovebox for extended periods, up to 8 hours per day.
Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination required to manipulate tools and materials through integrated gloves or sleeves.
Ability to stand or maintain a slightly leaned position for long durations, including reaching and extending arms within the glovebox environment.
Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment or materials weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary engineering owner for assigned battery research and development equipment, such as gloveboxes, pumps, slurry mixers, film coaters, hydraulic presses, and cell assembly tools.
Provide hands-on mechanical engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly and minimize laboratory downtime.
Lead the development of preventive maintenance plans and strategies to ensure equipment performance and longevity.
Partner with vendors and internal teams to modify or develop tools to meet evolving process requirements.
Establish and maintain working relationships with external vendors to troubleshoot and repair specialized equipment and components.
Support specification, evaluation, and procurement of new research and development process equipment.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and equipment documentation for technicians.
Provide technical training and guidance to technicians on equipment operation, care, and troubleshooting.
Manage work orders, spare parts inventory, and maintenance tracking for equipment performance.
Communicate with research and development scientists, engineers, and technicians to align priorities and execution.
Identify opportunities to improve safety, uptime, and reliability of laboratory equipment and operations.
Perform other duties consistent with the scope and level of the position.

Desired Qualifications

Direct experience with battery fabrication equipment.
Experience in research and development, pilot line, or early-stage manufacturing environments.

About Blue Current

Blue Current (the “Company”) is the industry leader in the development of silicon solid state batteries. Free of flammable liquid electrolytes, Blue Current’s fully dry, inherently safe batteries significantly reduce risks to human and environmental health while providing a higher-performance alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Blue Current’s silicon-based platform is highly adaptable, enabling a cost-effective solution for both the mobility and stationary storage markets. Blue Current’s team works out of its state-of-the-art headquarters and pilot line facility in Hayward, California. To learn more about Blue Current, Inc., visit http://bluecurrent.com.

Position Summary

Blue Current is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to join the Technical Operations team, supporting solid-state battery R&D and prototyping operations. This role is responsible for the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of key R&D lab equipment, ensuring tools are available, well-documented, and capable of supporting evolving process requirements. The Senior Equipment Engineer will work cross-functionally with process engineers, technicians, and researchers to quickly resolve equipment issues and implement practical design improvements. This is a high-impact, hands-on role at the intersection of mechanical engineering and lab operations in a fast-paced development environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Act as the primary engineering owner for assigned battery R&D equipment (e.g., gloveboxes, pumps, slurry mixers, film coaters, hydraulic presses, cell assembly tools, etc.)
Provide direct, hands-on mechanical engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly and minimize lab downtime
Lead the development of preventive maintenance plans and strategies to ensure equipment performance and longevity
Partner with vendors and internal teams to modify or develop tools to meet evolving process requirements
Establish and maintain working relationships with external vendors for troubleshooting and repair of specialized equipment and components
Support specification, evaluation, and procurement of new R&D process equipment
Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and equipment documentation for technicians
Provide technical training and guidance to technicians on equipment operation, care, and troubleshooting
Manage work orders, spare parts inventory, and maintenance tracking for equipment performance
Communicate effectively with R&D scientists, engineers, and technicians to align on priorities and execution
Identify opportunities to improve safety, uptime, and reliability of lab equipment and operations
Other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of this position

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience

5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, equipment engineering, or manufacturing engineering in a relevant field (e.g., batteries, semiconductors, coatings, thin films)
Demonstrated ownership of equipment reliability, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Experience with industrial or lab process equipment such as gloveboxes, mixers, pumps, motors, and vacuum systems

Skills & Knowledge

Experience with fabrication equipment such as coating, mixing, calendering, or similar
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Ability to define equipment requirements and translate process needs into technical specifications
Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering and operations teams
Familiarity with safety practices, including chemical handling and engineering controls

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience with battery fabrication equipment
Experience in R&D, pilot line, or early-stage manufacturing environments

Core Values — Minimum Qualifications

Safety & Security First

For employees, customers, and intellectual property

Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment, including adherence to workplace safety protocols, data privacy standards, and confidentiality requirements.
Proven ability to identify and appropriately escalate potential risks to personnel, customers, or sensitive information.

Trust & Respect

Treat everyone with honesty, dignity, and sensitivity. Embrace different perspectives. Be humble.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles.
Track record of maintaining professionalism, integrity, and discretion in all workplace interactions.

Ownership & Accountability

Take responsibility and action. Set goals and deliver. Don't wait for others.

Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize, execute, and follow through on responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Proven track record of setting measurable goals, meeting deadlines, and taking initiative to resolve challenges proactively.

Technical Excellence

Always strive for the best solution possible.

Demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement in delivering work product, solutions, and outcomes within area of expertise.
Ability to evaluate options critically and apply sound judgment to identify the most effective and scalable solution.

Learn & Be Curious

Think outside the box. Always learning.

Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire new skills, tools, or domain knowledge in response to evolving business needs.
Proven track record of applying creative or unconventional thinking to solve problems.

Be Resourceful

Be hungry, frugal, and flexible. Use what you have. Find a way.

Demonstrated ability to deliver results in resource-constrained environments by maximizing existing tools, processes, and partnerships.
Proven ability to adapt and find effective solutions in ambiguous or rapidly changing situations.

Delight Customers

Build stronger relationships with internal and external customers.

Demonstrated commitment to understanding and exceeding the needs of internal and/or external customers.
Track record of building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships that drive positive outcomes for all stakeholders.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Ability to perform precise manual tasks while standing at a glovebox for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day)
Must possess the fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination required to manipulate tools and materials through integrated gloves/sleeves.
Ability to maintain a standing or slightly leaned position for long durations, including reaching and extending arms within the glovebox environment.
Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment or materials weighing up to 25 lbs occasionally
Work is performed in a standard R&D laboratory environment
Core hours are adaptable, though increased availability may be required during peak periods.

Salary Range

$111,600—$160,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Blue Current is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At-Will Employment & Disclaimer

Employment at Blue Current is at-will. This means that either the employee or Blue Current may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice, subject to applicable law. This job description does not create an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described herein are subject to change at the Company's discretion and do not represent all tasks that may be required of this role.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary Range 111600 - 160000 USD

About the Company

Blue Current

Develops silicon-first solid-state battery technology

Blue Current develops silicon-first solid-state batteries for wearables, electric vehicles, and airborne mobility. The cells use silicon-based anodes with a tailored solid electrolyte stack (anolyte, catholyte, and separator) and are built on existing high-volume manufacturing lines, sourced from global suppliers for the active materials. It differentiates itself by prioritizing the chemistry first, using vertical integration to assemble the rest of the cell chemistry in-house and leveraging strong IP in solid-state chemistry for faster delivery. Its goal is to scale high-density, safe, and affordable solid-state batteries across diverse markets, reducing reliance on traditional lithium-ion chemistry.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $110M
Headquarters: Hayward, CA
Founded: 2014

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