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Production Engineer – Cell Assembly Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Company Name<\/strong><\/td>\nSkeleton Technologies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Role<\/strong><\/td>\nProduction Engineer – Cell Assembly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qualifications<\/strong><\/td>\nNot specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Type<\/strong><\/td>\nFull Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nSan Jose, CA, United States<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Job Summary<\/b><\/p>\n

Production Engineer Cell Assembly (m\/f\/x) – CA, USA<\/b><\/p>\n

Skeleton Technologies is looking for a Production Engineer Cell Assembly (m\/f\/x) to join our team in San Jose, CA.<\/p>\n

About Skeleton<\/b><\/p>\n

Skeleton Technologies is a global leader in critical power infrastructure for AI data centers and electrical grid stability, founded in 2009. Power today is more than electricity.<\/p>\n

It is national security, digital continuity, and economic resilience. Skeleton is the Backbone of Power: equipping AI data centers, electrical grids, defense systems, and critical infrastructure with the resilience to withstand surges, instability, and failure. Our power systems protect GPU clusters from millisecond-level spikes, enable hyperscalers to run at higher rack densities without grid compromise, and make AI data centers up to more 40% energy efficient. We keep the lights on when grids fluctuate, stabilising electrical infrastructure under the combined pressure of accelerating renewable energy deployment and surging AI demand.<\/p>\n

When power fails, critical operations stop. We exist to prevent that in microseconds. Powering the infrastructure that powers everything else. As of 3 weeks ago, we are the newest unicorn company from Estonia following our newest investment round led by Siemens.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Specify a new cell assembly line and accompany the project from equipment order through to ramp-up in Skeleton’s factory.<\/li>\n
  • Act as the single point of contact for the equipment manufacturer during project execution, tracking the supplier’s progress through regular timeline and task list reviews.<\/li>\n
  • Travel to China to conceptualize, define and test the new production line.<\/li>\n
  • Afterwards build up the first line in San Jose, CA; then the 2nd line in TX<\/li>\n
  • Ensure that the agreed technical specifications are implemented in the equipment.<\/li>\n
  • Solve and close technical open points related to the equipment.<\/li>\n
  • Distribute and track the on-time closure of tasks owned by Skeleton internally.<\/li>\n
  • Maintain and structure equipment-related documentation for future scale-up phases.<\/li>\n
  • Own the equipment FAT at the manufacturer’s site, including the FAT report, assignment of post-FAT improvement actions, and acting as contact person for the move-in to Skeleton’s factory.<\/li>\n
  • Own equipment commissioning and SAT in Skeleton’s factory.<\/li>\n
  • Document the SAT report and ensure post-SAT improvement actions are closed on time.<\/li>\n
  • Prepare materials for equipment-related decisions in the Steering Committee.<\/li>\n
  • Create the documents required for machine suppliers, equipment validation, and equipment commissioning.<\/li>\n
  • Calculate manufacturing output in line with the overall scale-up requirements.<\/li>\n
  • Travel for more than 50% of your working time to support equipment projects at supplier sites and Skeleton’s facility in Leipzig, Germany. Current destinations include San Jose, California; Germany and China, with trips occurring monthly and lasting up to several weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Skills<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.<\/li>\n
    • Proven experience ramping up production equipment from supplier handover until the performance criteria are met, ideally in a new product introduction (NPI) or new production line launch.<\/li>\n
    • Solid experience with production equipment and automation, including PLC-controlled, interlinked production lines.<\/li>\n
    • Hands-on robot programming experience, ideally with KUKA robots (Fanuc is a plus).<\/li>\n
    • Experience with welding, beading, and crimping processes; experience with Trumpf laser systems is a plus.<\/li>\n
    • Experience with end-of-line testing.<\/li>\n
    • Experience with cell assembly equipment, including electrolyte filling.<\/li>\n
    • Background in battery, energy storage, or e-mobility manufacturing (e.g. electric motors, e-axles), or with a manufacturer of such production equipment.<\/li>\n
    • Resilience and a hands-on mindset during intensive ramp-up phases, with the ability to handle unexpected problems.<\/li>\n
    • Willingness to travel frequently (50% or more during the ramp-up phase), including regular trips to China and stays of 3–4 weeks during equipment acceptance.<\/li>\n
    • Fluent English; German and Chinese language skills are an advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Existing US work authorization is not required to apply. For this position, Skeleton can currently support TN applications for eligible Canadian or Mexican citizens and qualifying H-1B changes of employer that do not require a new cap lottery selection. Other employer-sponsored immigration routes are currently unavailable. Eligibility will be assessed individually.<\/p>\n

      Pay: From $160,000.00 per year<\/p>\n

      People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply<\/p>\n

      Ability to commute\/relocate:<\/p>\n

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      • San Jose, CA 95138: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Application Question(s):<\/p>\n

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        • Which of the following best describes your US employment authorization or immigration support needs?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          A. I can work for Skeleton in the United States without employer immigration sponsorship or support.<\/p>\n

          B. I would require TN support and am a Canadian or Mexican citizen. I understand that my qualifications and the position must also meet TN requirements.<\/p>\n

          C. I would require an H-1B change of employer and have previously been counted against the H-1B cap.<\/p>\n

          D. I would require a different employer-sponsored immigration route.<\/p>\n

          E. I am unsure which option applies to me.<\/p>\n

          Experience:<\/p>\n

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          • hands-on machine work in manufacturing environments: 3 years (Required)<\/li>\n
          • battery cell assembly manufacturing: 1 year (Required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Willingness to travel:<\/p>\n

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            • 75% (Preferred)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Work Location: In person<\/p>\n

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