Senior / Staff Manufacturing Engineer - High Voltage Battery Assembly (EV)

TL;DR

Senior / Staff Manufacturing Engineer (High Voltage Battery): Transitioning complex battery architectures from prototype environments into scaled, automated production lines with an accent on manufacturing strategy, assembly sequences, and tooling requirements. Focus on developing precision laser welding processes, automated cell handling, and implementing rigorous End-of-Line testing.

Location: On-site in Hayward, CA

Company

hirify.global is developing a proprietary autonomous vehicle designed to redefine urban mobility and make cities safer and more sustainable.

What you will do

• Define manufacturing strategies, assembly sequences, and tooling requirements for high-voltage battery packs and modules.
• Lead factory layout planning, clean room specifications, and specialized environmental controls.
• Develop and validate critical battery manufacturing processes, focusing on precision laser welding and automated cell handling.
• Implement End-of-Line testing procedures (high-potential and leak testing) while enforcing HV safety and ESD protocols.
• Collaborate with Battery and Powertrain design teams to optimize layouts for automated assembly and thermal management.
• Manage technical relationships with tier-1 equipment suppliers from initial concept through final line commissioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of manufacturing engineering experience, specifically launching EV battery pack or module assembly lines.
• Technical expertise in battery-specific manufacturing processes, high-voltage safety standards, and ESD compliance.
• Experience generating equipment specifications and managing deliverables with tier-1 integrators.
• Proficiency with engineering design and layout tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.

Nice to have

• Experience scaling manufacturing operations within greenfield or brownfield automotive or energy storage environments.
• Familiarity with PLM and MES platforms within an automated production facility.
• Experience utilizing factory simulation software to model line flow and optimize operational efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative culture marked by openness, innovation, and supportive technical problem-solving.
• Commitment to building diverse teams with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Opportunity for deep professional growth collaborating across hardware, software, and safety teams.