About Enovix:Enovix is headquartered in Fremont, California and is a leader in advanced silicon-anode lithium-ion battery technology. Our innovative architecture delivers high energy density without compromising safety. As we scale manufacturing globally, including our Penang facility, we are building a strong engineering foundation to power the technologies of the future.Enovix is expanding its advanced silicon-anode lithium-ion battery manufacturing operations in Penang, Malaysia. We are building a strong local engineering team to support high-volume production ramp and long-term manufacturing excellence. We are seeking an experienced Staff Process Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team and lead critical processes of industrialization and scale-up initiatives.Job Summary:As a Staff Process Engineer, within the Malaysia AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) team and reporting to the Director based in Fremont, USA, you will provide technical leadership for the development, industrialization, scale-up, and long-term manufacturing strategy of critical production processes across Enovix's global manufacturing network. You will drive cross-site alignment between Malaysia, Korea, and USA teams while partnering with Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, and external suppliers to enable robust, scalable, and cost-effective production. This role requires deep expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals, advanced process control methodologies, and demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing ramps and process programs in high-volume production environments.Responsibilities:Technical Leadership:<ul><li>Define manufacturing strategies and process roadmaps for key production technologies.</li><li>Define manufacturing readiness metrics and production ramp strategies.</li><li>Mentor and develop Senior Process Engineers.</li></ul>Process Development &amp; Scale-up:<ul><li>Drive production ramp readiness, including qualification builds, process window. validation, and process transfer from development through high-volume manufacturing.</li><li>Establish process capability targets, qualification methodologies, and release criterias.</li><li>Develop and govern process documentation including SOPs, control plans, specifications, and manufacturing standards.</li></ul>Equipment Qualification &amp; Scale-Up:<ul><li>Lead equipment design reviews, installation, FAT/SAT, buy-off, commissioning, and production release activities.</li><li>Partner with equipment vendors and global engineering teams to ensure mechanical robustness and process capability.</li><li>Identify equipment performance gaps and drive corrective actions to achieve manufacturing targets.</li></ul>Yield, Quality &amp; Continuous Improvement:<ul><li>Lead structured root-cause investigations for yield excursions and process variation.</li><li>Drive yield improvement, scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, and cost-down initiatives.</li><li>Lead risk assessments and mitigation plans for high-impact process issues.</li></ul>Cross-Site Collaboration:<ul><li>Provide clear, direct, and data-driven communication across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams.</li><li>Drive alignment between development engineering and manufacturing organizations.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>B.S. or M.S. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>10+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing environments.</li><li>Deep expertise in:<ul><li>Mechanical systems and material interactions</li><li>Statistical Process Control </li><li>Manufacturing risk management</li><li>Production ramp and equipment qualification</li></ul></li><li>Proven track record influencing technical decisions across organizations and sites.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills with experience operating in global organizations.</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Experience in battery manufacturing, roll-to-roll processes, or precision continuous manufacturing.</li><li>Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or equivalent).</li><li>Experience leading teams across multiple geographic locations.</li></ul>Enovix is an equal opportunity employer.

We're building a next-gen lithium-ion battery with our patented 3D cell architecture and high-capacity silicon anode to increase energy density and improve safety.Our patented 3D cell architecture, high-capacity silicon anode, and high-speed production process increase energy density and improve safety at an affordable price. Enovix is building a diverse team of engineers and scientists to produce the next generation of safe, high-energy batteries.

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