Electrical Engineer - Battery Systems

Salient Energy focused on creating a carbon-free future with zinc-ion batteries. Our proprietary zinc-ion batteries are a low-cost, long-lasting, and safe battery that can be paired with renewable energy sources to replace the coal and natural gas that are destroying our planet.

Salient is opening a new office in Oakland to engineer products integrating our proprietary battery technology. You will be one of the first team members of this branch and have a large impact on the development of our future products.

We are looking for a talented engineer to join our team. This team has the responsibility of taking new products from idea, to design to prototype. The candidate should be extremely comfortable working in a hands-on environment. Most importantly a sharp mind and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities:

• Brainstorming concepts in a team environment
• Generating circuit schematics, layout and physical assemblies
• Component selection and sourcing
• Hands on testing and evaluation prototype systems
• Working with suppliers to source critical components and equipment
• Documentation of design and test results

Skills:

• Proficiency with PCB design software (Solidworks or similar)
• Experience with battery management systems is preffered
• Experience with grid technology
• Experience with power electronics
• Experience with hobby solar panels, batteries, etc is a plus