Senior Equipment Engineer

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 <span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":4278190080,"3355