Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly, Laser & Material Handling

Ensurge Micropower ASA

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$161,626–$197,833 Per Year
SKILLS
Applications Security, Assembly Equipment, Automation, Battery Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Identify Issues, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Operational Improvement, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Demonstration, Production Schedule, Production Support, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Sales Qualification, Semiconductors, Thin Film, Traceability, Wearables
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

About Ensurge Micropower Ensurge Micropower (OSE: ENSU) is a pioneer in solid-state microbattery technology, enabling the next generation of intelligent, connected devices. Leveraging proprietary thin-film and roll-to-roll manufacturing, Ensurge delivers safe, high-energy-density batteries for wearables, health tech, industrial sensing, and defense applications. As our technology transitions from development to production, disciplined manufacturing execution becomes the differentiator.

Role Overview: Ensurge is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (IC) to own and scale the Assembly, Laser, and Material Handling processes from pilot through early production. This role is not just about process - it is about delivering manufacturing results.

You will be responsible for:

Turning engineering processes into production-capable systems Driving output, yield, and stability on the line Building the infrastructure (process, equipment, flow, documentation) required for repeatable execution

This is a high-impact, hands-on role at the center of Ensurge's transition from technology demonstration to product delivery.

Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Ownership & Output

Own daily manufacturing performance for the Assembly, Laser, and Material Handling areas

Drive output, yield, uptime, and cycle time

Support production directly - troubleshooting issues in real time

Partner with Operations to ensure line execution meets plan

Process to Production Conversion

Convert R&D processes into repeatable, production-ready workflows

Define and lock:

Process flows

Critical parameters (CPPs)

Control limits and OCAPs

Ensure processes are robust, stable, and scalable

Equipment & Line Readiness

Work with Equipment Engineering to:

Define tool requirements

Improve reliability and uptime

Implement process-driven upgrades

Lead tool qualification and process acceptance

Ensure equipment supports throughput, precision, and repeatability

Hardware & Automation (Strong Plus)

Design or influence:

Fixtures

Handling systems Assembly tooling

Material Flow & Manufacturing System Design

Own flow from sheet quad final assembly

Reduce bottlenecks, WIP, and inefficiencies

Improve line balance and production scheduling alignment

Support layout and flow improvements as the system scales

Quality, Control & Documentation

Partner with Quality to implement:

SPC and process control

Traceability and data capture

Build and maintain:

SOPs

Process specs

Control plans

Ensure manufacturing is data-driven and auditable

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

Lead structured RCA on:

Yield loss

Defects

Downtime

Implement sustainable fixes - not workarounds

Drive continuous improvement aligned to operational excellence principles (standard work, DMS, etc.)

What We're Looking For

7-12+ years in manufacturing engineering (battery, semiconductor, thin-film, or similar)

Proven experience owning manufacturing processes on the floor

Strong track record of:

Driving yield and throughput improvements

Supporting or leading pilot production scale-up

Hands-on mindset - comfortable working directly with:

Equipment

Technicians

Operators

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

Laser processing or micromachining

Precision assembly or micro-scale systems

Automated material handling

Background in thin-film, semiconductor, or battery manufacturing

Experience with MES, traceability systems, or data-driven manufacturing

Personal Attributes

Ownership mentality - sees problems through to resolution

Execution-focused - prioritizes results over theory

Systems thinker - understands interactions across process, equipment, and flow

Low ego, high accountability - works across teams to get things done

Comfortable in a fast-moving, scaling environment

Salary Range:$161,626.00-$197,833.00 The base salary range is specific to California. The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

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