What to Expect

Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything.

Our first goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron Power’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade.

We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems.

Job Overview

At Heron Power, we are building the future of scalable power electronics. As an Equipment Development Manufacturing Engineer, you will focus on developing reliable systems that support high volume production.

You’ll design in-house solutions, applying machine design expertise to solve complex manufacturing challenges. You’ll also define equipment requirements, evaluate concepts, and collaborate with suppliers from proof-of-concept through commissioning. We’re seeking engineers who are passionate about building robust, capital efficient machines to shape the foundation of our current and future manufacturing systems.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop novel automation solutions that challenge conventional manufacturing approaches

• Engineer solutions that expand what’s possible in product architecture and performance

• Drive the design and development of production equipment

• Design, fabricate, assemble, and commission in-house systems and tooling

• Complete risk assessment and component selection to ensure machine performance and safety

• Provide design for manufacturability feedback to improve product and equipment alignment

• Define specifications and performance targets for production equipment

• Develop launch readiness plans including commissioning and operator training

• Create manufacturing instructions and support technician onboarding

• Troubleshoot issues and drive resolution on the production floor

• Support achievement of throughput, yield, and uptime targets through equipment reliability and maintainability

What You Will Bring

We have a short list of must-have requirements. We prioritize a strong grip on first principles, hands-on skills, and a sense of initiative. Domain-specific knowledge and experience will help determine the career level for each hire.

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or similar

• 3+ years of full-time industry experience working with high-volume manufacturing

• 3+ years of full-time industry experience working with 2D and 3D CAD (bonus if experience with CATIA V6/3DX)

• Deep knowledge of industrial control systems, including sensors, actuators, PLCs, robotic arms, linear actuators, and gantry systems.

• Understanding of machine safety principles including risk assessment and safety system design using PL or SIL standards

• Proven ability to creatively solve complex engineering challenges in automated manufacturing environments

• Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis

• Experience with high volume manufacturing processes such as fastening, dispensing, thermal processes, laser welding, material handling, and inspection systems

• Willingness to work in a hands-on role

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with PCBAs, connectors, electrical joints, fuses, and other electronic components

• Experience programming manufacturing equipment

• Experience completing PFMEAs

• Experience with medium voltage (34.5kV) or grid-related products, such as converters, switchgear, circuit breakers, insulation, and shielding

If you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in accelerating the electrification of everything at Heron Power.

Heron Power provides competitive compensation (salary and equity) and benefits. The salary for this role ranges from $120,000 to $220,000 per year.