Process Engineer II - Electrode Unit (Lithium-Ion Batteries)

Location: Onsite in Sparks, Nevada, United States. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Company

hirify.global produces lithium-ion batteries for sustainable energy and electric vehicle applications.

What you will do

• Improve electrode and cell manufacturing processes by reducing defects, scrap, cost, and production losses.
• Support new material and model introductions, specification validation, new line setup, and process conversion activities.
• Troubleshoot chronic production and equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement effective countermeasures.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications, quality, safety, and productivity standards are achieved.
• Develop standard work instructions, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and train manufacturing operators on revised processes or tooling.
• Coordinate process and machine improvement activities with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams, including industrial automation support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Materials, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• 2–4 years of process or manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process development and improvement, machine and process troubleshooting, root cause analysis, data analysis, tolerancing, and manufacturing process instructions.
• Ability to identify critical process parameters and apply structured methods such as FTA and FMEA.
• Ability to work between the manufacturing floor and office, train operators, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Working-level English proficiency is required, along with unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with lithium-ion battery theory or research and development, electrochemistry, solution chemistry, or roll-to-roll processing.
• Knowledge of PLCs, control strategies, sensor and actuator relationships, industrial data analysis, or manufacturing execution systems.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, including batteries or electronic devices.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies and tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite work with a Monday–Friday schedule.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA, FSA, life, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and immediate vesting.
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal and sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental and caregiver leave.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months, wellbeing programs, performance-based annual bonus, onsite food options, and a free work shuttle.
• PPE may be required, including protective suits, safety shoes, gloves, eye protection, face masks, bump caps, and respirators.