Manufacturing Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineer II

Yotta Energy is a leader in cutting edge commercial solar and energy storage solutions, delivering innovative, cost effective, and scalable technology to power the future of clean energy. We are building a world class team of professionals passionate about renewable energy and sustainable solutions. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, mission driven company, Yotta Energy is the place for you.

The Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes for Yotta Energy's Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) products. This role plays a critical part in supporting production operations, new product introductions, process optimization, and manufacturing scale-up activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including pilot builds, process validation, and production readiness
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, equipment, and quality issues while implementing corrective actions
• Support production ramp activities and manufacturing capacity expansion
• Specify, implement, and qualify manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation solutions
• Monitor and improve key manufacturing metrics, including safety, First Pass Yield (FPY), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cycle time, and labor efficiency
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to improve product manufacturability and assembly efficiency

Required Qualifications

Education Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline. Experience

• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process development
• Experience in one or more of the following industries:
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Power Electronics
• Automotive Manufacturing
• Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

Technical Skills

• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions
• PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Development
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• ERP systems
• Electrical fundamentals and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with battery systems, energy storage products, or power electronics
• Automation, robotics, or vision inspection system experience
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience with ESD control programs and manufacturing test systems

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

What We Offer

• Up to 115,000 a year DOE
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Collaborative, mission driven work environment
• Opportunity to work on innovative clean energy technologies
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to cutting edge energy management and cloud technologies
• Comprehensive benefits package

Work Authorization Requirement Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Why Join Yotta Energy At Yotta Energy you won't be one of many, you'll be a key leader helping define how our operations scale. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership, build high-performing teams, and directly impact the growth of a fast-moving clean energy company.