Manufacturing equipment engineering

Equipment Engineer
Reports to: Head of Equipment & Facilities Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering, Technology (R&D), Quality, Operations, Facilities/Maintenance
Ensurge Micropower 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 applications in wearables, health tech, industrial sensing, and defense. Headquartered in San Jose with a growing global footprint across the U.As Ensurge transitions from technology development into disciplined pilot manufacturing and scale, equipment reliability and readiness become mission-critical differentiators.
Ensurge is seeking an Equipment Engineer (IC) to support the engineering, qualification, and readiness of manufacturing equipment across process, assembly, and facilities-adjacent infrastructure.
Reporting to the Head of Equipment & Facilities Engineering, this role focuses on getting tools qualified, integrated, and production-ready — partnering closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Technology (R&D), and Operations to ensure equipment matches process requirements and supports the line as it scales from pilot to production.
This is a mid-level individual contributor role: standard business hours, with occasional hands-on floor support when equipment issues require direct engineering involvement. A strong electrical background is a priority for this role — much of the troubleshooting, controls work, and equipment integration involved is electrical in nature.
Process Equipment: Vacuum, deposition, roll-to-roll, and other thin-film production tools
Assembly & Laser Equipment: Support for cell stacking, bonding, packaging tools, and laser cutting/patterning systems
Facilities-Adjacent Infrastructure: Utilities, gases, HVAC, and cleanroom systems that support equipment operation
Lead qualification and acceptance of new and upgraded equipment (FAT/SAT, process acceptance, tool sign-off)
Define and validate equipment specifications against process requirements, including electrical and controls specifications
Support installation, startup, and ramp of new tools in partnership with vendors and Manufacturing Engineering
Own equipment documentation: specs, qualification protocols, acceptance criteria, and change records
Review and troubleshoot equipment electrical schematics, controls architecture, and wiring during qualification and ramp
Process-Equipment Integration

Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Technology to match equipment capability to process requirements
Support tool-side troubleshooting for yield, throughput, and quality issues
Implement process-driven equipment upgrades and engineering changes
Evaluate and recommend equipment/process improvements that improve stability, precision, or repeatability
Facilities & Infrastructure Support

Support the equipment-facing aspects of critical infrastructure — utilities, vacuum, gases, HVAC, and cleanroom systems
Coordinate with Facilities/Maintenance on installs, upgrades, and equipment hookups
Flag infrastructure risks or constraints that could affect equipment performance or throughput
Reliability & Maintenance Support

Support preventive and predictive maintenance planning for owned equipment
Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action for chronic equipment issues
Provide engineering-level troubleshooting support for complex or recurring tool issues
Contribute equipment data and history to CMMS and reliability tracking
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Technology, Quality, and Operations to align equipment plans with production needs
Support Quality on equipment-related traceability, calibration, and control requirements
Communicate equipment status, risks, and timelines clearly to stakeholders
Identify and drive improvements that reduce downtime, improve equipment stability, or increase throughput
Apply structured problem solving to recurring equipment issues
Feed lessons learned from pilot equipment into future tool and process designs
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required — Electrical Engineering strongly preferred; Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or related field also considered
Approximately 5 –10 years of experience in equipment engineering within semiconductor, battery, thin-film, or other advanced manufacturing environments
Strong electrical background — comfortable reading electrical schematics and working with equipment controls, instrumentation, sensors, power distribution, and wiring
Experience with equipment qualification, FAT/SAT, and process-equipment integration
Hands-on troubleshooting experience directly with equipment, technicians, and operators — including electrical fault diagnosis, not just mechanical
Working knowledge of maintenance fundamentals (preventive/predictive maintenance, root cause analysis)
Experience with PLCs, controls systems, or industrial automation/electrical integration
Experience with vacuum systems, deposition tools, or roll-to-roll equipment
Familiarity with laser processing, micromachining, or precision assembly equipment
Exposure to cleanroom operations and facility systems supporting equipment (gases, HVAC, vacuum, power distribution)
Experience with CMMS, equipment data systems, or traceability tools
Background supporting pilot lines or first-of-kind manufacturing equipment
Personal Attributes

Clear communicator across engineering, operations, and technician teams
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.