Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Rondo EnergyIndustrial Decarbonization company
Alameda, United States$165,000 - $185,000Senior
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Orion Industrial Ventures
The Goldman Sachs Group
H&M Group Ventures
Free Electrons
Aramco Ventures
About the role
TL;DR
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for Rondo's thermal battery system.
- •Rondo is accelerating industry’s transition to lower-cost, zero-carbon heat and power.
- •Our Rondo Heat Batteries turn low-cost renewable electricity into continuous, high-temperature heat and power, enabling industrial facilities to replace fossil-fired boilers without costly process changes.
- •Key Responsibilities Develop, optimize, and validate the assembly process for the modular thermal battery system from prototype through scaled production.
- •Build virtual process models using value stream mapping, process flow software, and simulation tools to evaluate alternative configurations and process scenarios.
- •Lead the development of standardized, data-driven production processes using IoT, SPC, and modern manufacturing analytics tools.
- •Collaborate closely with design engineering, supplier quality, sourcing, and manufacturing partners to transition designs into robust, scalable production.
- •Own Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) guidance, influencing mechanical and thermal subsystem design to enhance quality, cost, and throughput.
- •Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline. 5–8 years of experience developing manufacturing processes and equipment for new hardware products; experience in startup or high-growth technology environments strongly preferred.
- •Proven experience managing full-lifecycle equipment or automation projects—including scoping, design, installation, commissioning, and budget oversight.
- •Hands-on technical ability with a track record of debugging, troubleshooting, and improving new production lines or early-stage processes.
- •Deep knowledge of continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Nice-to-have skills
Project Management
Domain expertise
cleantech
Benefits & perks
Comprehensive Medical Benefits, Dental & Vision Benefits, Life Insurance and ADD, Up to 12 paid holidays per year, Flexible time off policy, 401(k) plan with company match, Cell Phone Reimbursement, Catered lunches on-site