# Senior Equipment Engineer at Blue Current > Location unclear · Senior · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Abluecurrent%3A4717562006 (read 2026-11-08). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Blue Current](https://alderhq.app/companies/blue-current) - Location text: Hayward CA; Blue Current - Where it can be done from (inferred): Location unclear (evidence: "Location: Hayward CA; Blue Current") - Posted: 2026-09-29 (40 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://bluecurrent.com/careers/?gh_jid=4717562006 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $112k–$160k per year (from the listing's pay field) ## Description (the employer's text) ### About Blue Current Blue Current (the “Company”) is the industry leader in the development of silicon solid state batteries. Free of flammable liquid electrolytes, Blue Current’s fully dry, inherently safe batteries significantly reduce risks to human and environmental health while providing a higher-performance alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Blue Current’s silicon-based platform is highly adaptable, enabling a cost-effective solution for both the mobility and stationary storage markets. Blue Current’s team works out of its state-of-the-art headquarters and pilot line facility in Hayward, California. To learn more about Blue Current, Inc., visit http://bluecurrent.com. ### Position Summary Blue Current is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to join the Technical Operations team, supporting solid-state battery R&D and prototyping operations. This role is responsible for the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of key R&D lab equipment, ensuring tools are available, well-documented, and capable of supporting evolving process requirements. The Senior Equipment Engineer will work cross-functionally with process engineers, technicians, and researchers to quickly resolve equipment issues and implement practical design improvements. This is a high-impact, hands-on role at the intersection of mechanical engineering and lab operations in a fast-paced development environment. ### Essential Functions & Responsibilities - Act as the primary engineering owner for assigned battery R&D equipment (e.g., gloveboxes, pumps, slurry mixers, film coaters, hydraulic presses, cell assembly tools, etc.) - Provide direct, hands-on mechanical engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly and minimize lab downtime - Lead the development of preventive maintenance plans and strategies to ensure equipment performance and longevity - Partner with vendors and internal teams to modify or develop tools to meet evolving process requirements - Establish and maintain working relationships with external vendors for troubleshooting and repair of specialized equipment and components - Support specification, evaluation, and procurement of new R&D process equipment - Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and equipment documentation for technicians - Provide technical training and guidance to technicians on equipment operation, care, and troubleshooting - Manage work orders, spare parts inventory, and maintenance tracking for equipment performance - Communicate effectively with R&D scientists, engineers, and technicians to align on priorities and execution - Identify opportunities to improve safety, uptime, and reliability of lab equipment and operations - Other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of this position ### Minimum Qualifications ### Education - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field ### Experience - 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, equipment engineering, or manufacturing engineering in a relevant field (e.g., batteries, semiconductors, coatings, thin films) - Demonstrated ownership of equipment reliability, maintenance, and troubleshooting - Experience with industrial or lab process equipment such as gloveboxes, mixers, pumps, motors, and vacuum systems ### Skills & Knowledge - Experience with fabrication equipment such as coating, mixing, calendering, or similar - Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills - Ability to define equipment requirements and translate process needs into technical specifications - Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering and operations teams - Familiarity with safety practices, including chemical handling and engineering controls ### Preferred Qualifications - Direct experience with battery fabrication equipment - Experience in R&D, pilot line, or early-stage manufacturing environments ### Core Values — Minimum Qualifications ### Safety & Security First For employees, customers, and intellectual property - Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment, including adherence to workplace safety protocols, data privacy standards, and confidentiality requirements. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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