Resident Product Engineer at Proterra, Inc. in Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

Position Overview

This position will provide comprehensive product engineering support in its Los Angeles manufacturing facility to support batteries and Proterra’s Sr. Manager, Technology Development and other site leadership team members.  This includes various technical activities for new customers, change management and sustaining engineering.  The role reports to the central battery product engineering team.

About the Role – You will:

• Function as subject matter expert for all battery engineering designs in the production facility.


• Primary engineering support for quality engineering FAI (First Article) activities and disposition of material


• Engineering support for investigation of parts failures in production


• Recommend and execute deviations from standard production processes and parts


• Translate validation test results into actionable parts and process design recommendations


• Design and execute line trials for new parts from engineering


• Represent engineering organization during change management process


• Champion cost down efforts for engineering


• Non-production/Prototype build coordination and engineering support


• Other tasks as assigned by management

 About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the Battery Engineering team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us do great things for our company.


• We strive to provide the highest level service and support to our clients each and every day.


• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.


• We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!


• This position will be part of the Battery Engineering team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations.


• You will report to the Manager, Technology Development and collaborate with other Battery Engineering team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, CA and Greenville, SC.  

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.


• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.


• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.

• Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent and drives projects to 100% completion.


• Strong time management and organizational skills.


• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent English communication skills.

Your Experience Includes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent relevant experience


• CAD/3D modeling experience with example projects


• Understanding of GD&T Principles


• Thrives in a manufacturing environment


• 3+ years of experience


• Strong communication and technical problem-solving skills


• Willing to travel for initial and ongoing product technical training


• Proficiency in CATIA V6, 3DX (is a plus)

Travel: 10%+ (willing to travel for initial and ongoing product technical training

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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