Staff R&D Test Systems Engineer

About the role

Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth. Our breakthrough technology converts abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power, free from the limitations of the grid. We are seeking an engineer to build R&D and prototype platforms to develop and scale our metal-fueled generator technology.

The ideal candidate will apply multidisciplinary expertise across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to develop high-performance, reliable, and easy-to-use test systems and product prototypes. Experience building custom test platforms in R&D environments and systems-level thinking to turn complex ideas into working systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new systems and instrumentation to accelerate development of Voya’s metal-air fuel cell generators.
• Work with Voya’s material scientists to ideate, deploy, and improve research platforms.
• Help scale Voya’s technology to first commercial deployments.
• Develop new sensors and sensing technologies for Voya’s generators.
• Document assembly and operating procedures for new equipment and systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and building custom process, laboratory, or automation equipment.
• Experience with sensors/instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with pumps and fluid handling.
• Basic CAD proficiency.
• Experience developing hardware across several disciplines of engineering, with demonstrable expertise in at least two of the following:
  • Prototype fabrication using mills/lathes and 3D printing.
  • ECAD and PCB design experience.
  • Generating and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and electrical wiring diagrams.
  • Hands-on exposure to electrochemical systems like fuel cells, batteries, and/or electrolyzers and relevant characterization equipment like potentiostats.
  • Experience with precipitation and filtration equipment.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

Location

Hayward, CA. Full-time on-site.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.

Pay

$165K - $180K, plus competitive equity compensation.