About this role
About Ensurge Micropower
Ensurge Micropower (OSE: ENSU) is a pioneer in solid-state microbattery technology, enabling the next generation of intelligent, connected devices. Leveraging proprietary thin-film and roll-to-roll manufacturing, Ensurge delivers safe, high-energy-density batteries for wearables, health tech, industrial sensing, and defense applications. As our technology transitions from development to production, disciplined manufacturing execution becomes the differentiator.
Role Overview: Ensurge is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (IC) to own and scale the Assembly, Laser, and Material Handling processes from pilot through early production.
This role is not just about process — it is about delivering manufacturing results.
You will be responsible for:
• Turning engineering processes into production-capable systems
• Driving output, yield, and stability on the line
• Building the infrastructure (process, equipment, flow, documentation) required for repeatable execution
This is a high-impact, hands-on role at the center of Ensurge’s transition from technology demonstration to product delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Ownership & Output
• Own daily manufacturing performance for the Assembly, Laser, and Material Handling areas
• Drive output, yield, uptime, and cycle time
• Support production directly — troubleshooting issues in real time
• Partner with Operations to ensure line execution meets plan
Process to Production Conversion
• Convert R&D processes into repeatable, production-ready workflows
• Define and lock:
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• Process flows
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• Critical parameters (CPPs)
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• Control limits and OCAPs
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• Ensure processes are robust, stable, and scalable
Equipment & Line Readiness
• Work with Equipment Engineering to:
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• Define tool requirements
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• Improve reliability and uptime
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• Implement process-driven upgrades
• Lead tool qualification and process acceptance
• Ensure equipment supports throughput, precision, and repeatability
Hardware & Automation (Strong Plus)
• Design or influence:
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• Fixtures
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• Handling systems
• Assembly tooling
Material Flow & Manufacturing System Design
• Own flow from sheet → quad → final assembly
• Reduce bottlenecks, WIP, and inefficiencies
• Improve line balance and production scheduling alignment
• Support layout and flow improvements as the system scales
Quality, Control & Documentation
• Partner with Quality to implement:
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• SPC and process control
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• Traceability and data capture
• Build and maintain:
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• SOPs
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• Process specs
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• Control plans
• Ensure manufacturing is data-driven and auditable
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
• Lead structured RCA on:
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• Yield loss
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• Defects
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• Downtime
• Implement sustainable fixes — not workarounds
• Drive continuous improvement aligned to operational excellence principles (standard work, DMS, etc.)
What We’re Looking For
• 7–12+ years in manufacturing engineering (battery, semiconductor, thin-film, or similar)
• Proven experience owning manufacturing processes on the floor
• Strong track record of:
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• Driving yield and throughput improvements
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• Supporting or leading pilot → production scale-up
• Hands-on mindset — comfortable working directly with:
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• Equipment
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• Technicians
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• Operators
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with:
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• Laser processing or micromachining
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• Precision assembly or micro-scale systems
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• Automated material handling
• Background in thin-film, semiconductor, or battery manufacturing
• Experience with MES, traceability systems, or data-driven manufacturing
Personal Attributes
• Ownership mentality — sees problems through to resolution
• Execution-focused — prioritizes results over theory
• Systems thinker — understands interactions across process, equipment, and flow
• Low ego, high accountability — works across teams to get things done
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, scaling environment
Salary Range: $161,626.00-$197,833.00
The base salary range is specific to California. The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.