Senior Manager, Equipment Engineering

Lunarenergy

Mountain View, CA, United States
Base: $175,000 - $220,000 usd; bonus/equity: equit...
On-site
8+ years hands-on manufacturing capital equipment experience
3+ years leading equipment or controls engineering teams
Deep expertise in plc programming and hmi development
Lunar Energy is seeking a Senior Manager of Equipment Engineering to lead the technical management of capital equipment and automation systems in their manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in equipment engineering, strong leadership skills, and a passion for renewable energy

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing technical leadership to a team responsible for the design, installation, and sustaining of capital equipment across multiple contract manufacturers.
  • Candidates must own automation equipment from a technical standpoint, including PLC logic, robotics, and tester software, throughout the entire lifecycle from FAT to steady state.
  • Lunar Energy offers competitive base pay, equity opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including paid parental leave and subsidized EV charging.

Matching Summary

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Lunar Energy is seeking a Senior Manager of Equipment Engineering to lead the technical management of capital equipment and automation systems in their manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in equipment engineering, strong leadership skills, and a passion for renewable energy.

Salary

Base: $175,000 - $220,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity opportunity via employee stock program; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years hands-on manufacturing capital equipment experience
  • 3+ years leading equipment or controls engineering teams
  • Deep expertise in PLC programming and HMI development
  • Experience with robotics integration and vision systems
  • Proven track record in FAT/SAT execution and ramp
  • Strong knowledge of machine safety compliance frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for accelerating renewable energy adoption
  • Experience with power electronics manufacturing
  • Comfort working across multiple CMs and geographies
  • Ability to translate technical risk to executive updates

Key Requirements

  • BS in Engineering (MS preferred)
  • 8+ years experience with manufacturing capital equipment
  • 3+ years leading engineering teams
  • Working knowledge of NFPA 79 and ISO standards
  • 30% travel requirement weighted toward install/ramp

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