Staff Process Engineer at Lunar Energy in Santa Clara County, CA | USD145,000-190,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

vendor audit

process docs

test integration

spc analysis

product development

assembly design

Travel to equipment vendors to audit their capabilities and buyoff on equipment before shipment (FAT)
Develop process documentation (process flows, PFMEAs, cycle time charts, work instruction etc.) to share both internally and externally
Collaborate with the Supplier Quality and Global Supply Management teams to ensure successful ramp for capacity, quality, and cost through identification of process improvements and root cause analyses
Work closely with our manufacturing test organization to integrate and deploy world class test equipment and data flows into manufacturing lines at our partner sites
Utilize SPC to perform DOEs and analyze data in JMP or other statistical software
Work alongside Operations and Engineering teams to develop new products from the requirements stage all the way through full production ramp
Design the processes for assembling our products and work with equipment vendors, integrators, and contract manufacturers
Travel to contract manufacturers to setup processes, perform SATs with equipment vendors, and solve issues that come up during and after production ramp

Requirements

project management

industrial automation

bs engineering

5+ years

oee

spc

Strong project management experience and an eye for detail and organization
Experience with industrial automation (Robot/PLC programming is a plus)
Ability to manage product development work with a focus on prototyping efforts
BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial); MS in Engineering preferred
5+ years in a manufacturing and prototyping environment developing/improving processes, running prototype builds, specifying equipment, and overseeing equipment rollout and buyoff
Travel required, estimated at 20% average with heavier demands during equipment buy-off and production ramp
Proven track record of developing and launching production processes with a strong OEE
Familiarity with statistical process control and analysis of quality issues

Benefits

Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent
Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Tax deferred 401(k) plan

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$300 million

Series C Funding

The company secured significant backing from Sunrun and SK Group, enabling global expansion.

20 kWh

Battery Capacity

The flagship system provides reliable energy storage and backup capabilities.

25-year

Warranty Duration

The system is built to stringent quality standards, ensuring long-term reliability.

Lunar Energy was founded by a former Tesla Energy executive with a mission to electrify homes through integrated battery and solar systems.
The company has expanded its global presence across the US, UK, and Japan.
The Lunar System combines modular batteries, hybrid inverter, smart panel, and panel-level maximizers into an easy-to-install home energy ecosystem.
The AI-driven Gridshare software (acquired via Moixa) intelligently manages energy usage and enables participation in virtual power plants.
The system delivers reliable backup even in extreme conditions like flooding and seismic events.
Strategic partnerships include integration with Eaton smart breakers and collaboration with Sunrun on virtual power plant deployments.
Lunar’s network of connected systems empowers homeowners and supports grid resilience by aggregating distributed energy resources.

Culture + Values

Fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment built on trust, curiosity, and a sense of urgency.
Empowers employees to think innovatively, make bold decisions, and drive meaningful change.
Supports a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and generous time-off policies.
Creates a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, people-first, supportive, engaging, and fun workplace.
Adopts a data-driven and science-focused approach to innovation and operational excellence.

Environment + Sustainability

35+ Grid Support Events

Clean-Energy Storage Dispatch

Partnership with California DSGS program to incentivize clean-energy storage dispatch for grid stability.

100% Clean Energy

Home Energy Transition Goal

Mission to transition all homes to rely entirely on clean energy through generation, storage, and control.

Enabling homeowners to generate, store, and control their own energy
Using Gridshare AI-powered software to optimize energy distribution
Focus on Virtual Power Plants to balance grid demand and reduce fossil fuel reliance
AI-driven predictive maintenance and real-time analytics to enhance efficiency
Implicit net-zero target through clean energy transition

Inclusion & Diversity

Prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values individual perspectives and contributions
Actively recruits and supports employees from a range of backgrounds and experiences
Fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where all employees feel valued and respected
Culture emphasizes trust, leadership, curiosity, and success through customer satisfaction

Articles

Support: Troubleshoot your Lunar App account

Blog: Introducing the Lunar System

Learn: Process for getting a Lunar System installed

Role

Description

vendor audit

process docs

test integration

spc analysis

product development

assembly design

Travel to equipment vendors to audit their capabilities and buyoff on equipment before shipment (FAT)
Develop process documentation (process flows, PFMEAs, cycle time charts, work instruction etc.) to share both internally and externally
Collaborate with the Supplier Quality and Global Supply Management teams to ensure successful ramp for capacity, quality, and cost through identification of process improvements and root cause analyses
Work closely with our manufacturing test organization to integrate and deploy world class test equipment and data flows into manufacturing lines at our partner sites
Utilize SPC to perform DOEs and analyze data in JMP or other statistical software
Work alongside Operations and Engineering teams to develop new products from the requirements stage all the way through full production ramp
Design the processes for assembling our products and work with equipment vendors, integrators, and contract manufacturers
Travel to contract manufacturers to setup processes, perform SATs with equipment vendors, and solve issues that come up during and after production ramp

Requirements

project management

industrial automation

bs engineering

5+ years

oee

spc

Strong project management experience and an eye for detail and organization
Experience with industrial automation (Robot/PLC programming is a plus)
Ability to manage product development work with a focus on prototyping efforts
BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial); MS in Engineering preferred
5+ years in a manufacturing and prototyping environment developing/improving processes, running prototype builds, specifying equipment, and overseeing equipment rollout and buyoff
Travel required, estimated at 20% average with heavier demands during equipment buy-off and production ramp
Proven track record of developing and launching production processes with a strong OEE
Familiarity with statistical process control and analysis of quality issues

Benefits

Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent
Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Tax deferred 401(k) plan

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$300 million

Series C Funding

The company secured significant backing from Sunrun and SK Group, enabling global expansion.

20 kWh

Battery Capacity

The flagship system provides reliable energy storage and backup capabilities.

25-year

Warranty Duration

The system is built to stringent quality standards, ensuring long-term reliability.

Lunar Energy was founded by a former Tesla Energy executive with a mission to electrify homes through integrated battery and solar systems.
The company has expanded its global presence across the US, UK, and Japan.
The Lunar System combines modular batteries, hybrid inverter, smart panel, and panel-level maximizers into an easy-to-install home energy ecosystem.
The AI-driven Gridshare software (acquired via Moixa) intelligently manages energy usage and enables participation in virtual power plants.
The system delivers reliable backup even in extreme conditions like flooding and seismic events.
Strategic partnerships include integration with Eaton smart breakers and collaboration with Sunrun on virtual power plant deployments.
Lunar’s network of connected systems empowers homeowners and supports grid resilience by aggregating distributed energy resources.

Culture + Values

Fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment built on trust, curiosity, and a sense of urgency.
Empowers employees to think innovatively, make bold decisions, and drive meaningful change.
Supports a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and generous time-off policies.
Creates a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, people-first, supportive, engaging, and fun workplace.
Adopts a data-driven and science-focused approach to innovation and operational excellence.

Environment + Sustainability

35+ Grid Support Events

Clean-Energy Storage Dispatch

Partnership with California DSGS program to incentivize clean-energy storage dispatch for grid stability.

100% Clean Energy

Home Energy Transition Goal

Mission to transition all homes to rely entirely on clean energy through generation, storage, and control.

Enabling homeowners to generate, store, and control their own energy
Using Gridshare AI-powered software to optimize energy distribution
Focus on Virtual Power Plants to balance grid demand and reduce fossil fuel reliance
AI-driven predictive maintenance and real-time analytics to enhance efficiency
Implicit net-zero target through clean energy transition

Inclusion & Diversity

Prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values individual perspectives and contributions
Actively recruits and supports employees from a range of backgrounds and experiences
Fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where all employees feel valued and respected
Culture emphasizes trust, leadership, curiosity, and success through customer satisfaction

Articles

Support: Troubleshoot your Lunar App account

Blog: Introducing the Lunar System

Learn: Process for getting a Lunar System installed