Senior Manufacturing Engineer Assembly, Laser & Material Handling

About Ensurge Micropower 

Ensurge Micropower (OSE: ENSU) is a pioneer in solid-state microbattery technology, enabling the next generation of intelligent, connected devices. Leveraging proprietary thin-film and roll-to-roll manufacturing, Ensurge delivers safe, high-energy-density batteries for wearables, health tech, industrial sensing, and defense applications.  As our technology transitions from development to production, disciplined manufacturing execution becomes the differentiator. 

Role Overview:
Ensurge is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (IC) to own and scale the Assembly, Laser, and Material Handling processes from pilot through early production. 

This role is not just about process — it is about delivering manufacturing results. 

You will be responsible for:

• Turning engineering processes into production-capable systems  


• Driving output, yield, and stability on the line  


• Building the infrastructure (process, equipment, flow, documentation)  for repeatable execution  
  
  

This is a high-impact, hands-on role at the center of Ensurge’s transition from technology demonstration to product delivery. 

Key Responsibilities 

Manufacturing Ownership & Output 

• Own daily manufacturing performance for the Assembly, Laser, and Material Handling areas  

• Drive output, yield, uptime, and cycle time  

• Support production directly — troubleshooting issues in real time  

• Partner with Operations to ensure line execution meets plan  

Process to Production Conversion 

• Convert R&D processes into repeatable, production-ready workflows  

• Define and lock:  

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  • Ensure processes are robust, stable, and scalable  
  
  
  
  

Equipment & Line Readiness 

• Work with Equipment Engineering to:  

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  • Implement process-driven upgrades  
  
  
  
  

• Lead tool qualification and process acceptance  

• Ensure equipment supports throughput, precision, and repeatability  

Hardware & Automation (Strong Plus) 

• Design or influence:  

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  • Fixtures  
  
  
  
  

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  • Handling systems  
  
  
  • Assembly tooling  
  
  
  
  

Material Flow & Manufacturing System Design 

• Own flow from sheet → quad → final assembly  

• Reduce bottlenecks, WIP, and inefficiencies  

• Improve line balance and production scheduling alignment  

• Support layout and flow improvements as the system scales  

Quality, Control & Documentation 

• Partner with Quality to implement:  

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  • SPC and process control  
  
  
  
  

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  • Traceability and data capture  
  
  
  
  

• Build and maintain:  

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  • SOPs  
  
  
  
  

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  • Process specs  
  
  
  
  

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  • Control plans  
  
  
  
  

• Ensure manufacturing is data-driven and auditable  

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement 

• Lead structured RCA on:  

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• Implement sustainable fixes — not workarounds  

• Drive continuous improvement aligned to operational excellence principles (standard work, DMS, etc.)  

What We’re Looking For 

• 7–12+ years in manufacturing engineering (battery, semiconductor, thin-film, or similar)  

• Proven experience owning manufacturing processes on the floor  

• Strong track record of:  

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  • Driving yield and throughput improvements  
  
  
  
  

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  • Supporting or leading pilot → production scale-up  
  
  
  
  

• Hands-on mindset — comfortable working directly with:  

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  • Equipment  
  
  
  
  

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  • Technicians  
  
  
  
  

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  • Operators  
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with:  

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  • Laser processing or micromachining  
  
  
  
  

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  • Precision assembly or micro-scale systems  
  
  
  
  

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  • Automated material handling  
  
  
  
  

• Background in thin-film, semiconductor, or battery manufacturing  

• Experience with MES, traceability systems, or data-driven manufacturing  

Personal Attributes 

• Ownership mentality — sees problems through to resolution  

• Execution-focused — prioritizes results over theory  

• Systems thinker — understands interactions across process, equipment, and flow  

• Low ego, high accountability — works across teams to get things done  

• Comfortable in a fast-moving, scaling environment  

Salary Range:
$161,626.00-$197,833.00

The base salary range is specific to California. The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.