What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Engineer position at Exowatt?
Exowatt is a next generation renewable energy company offering commercial and industrial customers a modular full-stack energy solution that can provide dispatchable power and heat for up to 24 hours per day, specifically designed to meet the needs of energy-intensive applications such as data centers. Our mission is clear, to make sustainable renewable energy always available and almost free. Exowatt is based in Miami, Florida and backed by notable investors such as a16z, Atomic, and Sam Altman.
We are hiring for our first Materials Engineer to assess and provide materials engineering solutions for Exowatt products. This engineer is highly multidisciplinary and will work closely with our tight-knit team of mechanical, thermal, and optical engineers, as well as other functions.
What You'll Do:
- Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex material and processing challenges.
- Create new materials that meet mechanical, electrical, and chemical requirements.
- Find new uses for existing materials.
- Select materials for products.
- Analyze cost effectiveness of various materials for the use of Exowatt products
- Build prototypes, test features, analyze failures in order to maximize outputs - continuously optimizing in order to never leave energy on the table.
- Create excellent technical documentation - slide decks, testing plans and reports, procedures, assembly, vendor specifications, and statements of work, etc.
- Assist in recruiting and interviewing efforts to help build our amazing team.
What You Have:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Materials, Process, or Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in materials engineering, preferably in renewable energy, aerospace, or battery industries.
- Experience with a wide range of materials, including metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, and nanomaterials
\nWe are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
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Salary : $140,000 - $170,000
