Director Mechanical and Industrial Cleantech Engineering wanted for LDES Battery Storage

AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT AT AMODITE
AMODITE is a European technology company that is developing a new class of breakthrough, long duration energy storage batteries (LDES) to enable our electric grid and private households / companies to run on clean and reliable energy, every day of the year. Driven every day by our core values of humanity, nature protection, excellence, and creativity, our team is on a mission to transform the global electric system and build energy storage systems / heating systems for a better world. Ready to amplify your impact and supercharge your career? Then take a look at our open roles!

Director Mechanical and Industrial Cleantech ENGINEERING

Are you ready to build EU’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? AMODITE is a European energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of LDES batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.
Amodite long has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2024” for its battery technology and a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team continues to expand every day. We are looking to sign contracts with leading electric utilities across Europe, USA and Globally. Pilot production, industrial manufacturing of our LDES batteries has already begun, and in 2025, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in Austria.
Working for Amodite is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across Europe. Driven by our core values of humanity, nature protection, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.
Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description
We're hiring for a highly experienced Director, Mechanical and Industrial Cleantech Engineering to lead our Cell Engineering Design team in Vienna, Austria. This team is responsible for delivering the mechanical architecture and design of multiple generations of Amodite’s LDES battery cell (goal 4-6 months of storage); candidates must bring experience in design for high volume manufacturing. The Director, Mechanical and Industrial Cleantech Engineering will recruit and hire for a world class team to execute on the development of multiple generations of our product cell design in parallel. Subsequent product generations shall aim for reduced cost, increased reliability and performance, and higher volume production.

This role will require regular travel to partner and new manufacturing units (10% travel required). The ideal candidate possesses expertise in designing mechanical assemblies composed of low-cost metal and many other components, with experience in design for high-volume
manufacturing.
Further, the ideal candidate is a strong advocate for rigorous mechanical verification and validation testing. Overall, we’re looking for a battle-tested technical hardware director who wants to grow a team, drive product development for a cutting edge energy storage technology, as well as lead hands-on design, prototyping, and manufacturing ramp efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of scaling our multi-month energy storage system at Amodite long and contributing to a sustainable future!

• Engineering
• Cleantech

You have strengths in...

• pushing and getting things done

You already have...

• worked as fulltime employee

What you'll do:
•Manage and grow a world-class team of mechanical engineers, cleantech engineers, electrical engineers, AI engineers, robotics engineers, software engineers that deliver on key objectives toward advancing Amodite’s cell product development efforts
•Lead the product development process and mechanical design of multiple generations of Amodite’s battery cell; develop processes for managing parallel development efforts on multiple product versions simultaneously
•Drive design negotiations across our engineering and manufacturing teams to achieve product designs that meet cost, manufacturability, reliability, and performance requirements
•Provide thought leadership in and drive execution of new mechanical design and prototyping campaigns for components and assemblies
•Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of battery, chemical, mechanical and electrical engineers to execute product architecture trades
•Identify and mitigate potential risks related to mechanical design and program schedule taking proactive steps to prevent issues; provide regular risk reporting updates to senior leadership
What you'll bring:
•Bachelor’s or advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field •Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, cleantech engineering with
at least 5 years in a technical leadership role
•Prior leadership and management experience is required, demonstrating a clear record of success in building industry-leading teams that can execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
•Proven track record of successful hardware product development in the energy storage, renewable energy, solar, wind, heating, or related industries
•Well-developed experience leading teams to develop hardware products from concept phase to product launch
•Must bring experience in design of components and assemblies for high volume manufacturing
•Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Humanity is a cornerstone of Amodite’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Amodite offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.
When it comes to your health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents, and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.
To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Location
Vienna

Type
Full time

Department
Engineering – Battery Module Engineering

Compensation
EUR 80000-120000. The range listed is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may be modified in the future. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

EU EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION
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