Sr Principal / Staff Process Engineer (AME)

About Enovix: Enovix is headquartered in Fremont, California and is a leader in advanced silicon-anode lithium-ion battery technology. Our innovative architecture delivers high energy density without compromising safety. As we scale manufacturing globally, including our Penang facility, we are building a strong engineering foundation to power the technologies of the future . Enovix is expanding its advanced silicon-anode lithium-ion battery manufacturing operations in Penang, Malaysia. We are building a strong local engineering team to support high-volume production ramp and long-term manufacturing excellence. We are seeking an experienced Staff Process Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team and lead critical processes of industrialization and scale-up initiatives . Job Summary: As a Staff Process Engineer , within the Malaysia AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) team and reporting to the Director based in Fremont, USA, you will provide technical leadership for the development, industrialization, scale-up, and long-term manufacturing strategy of critical production processes across Enovix's global manufacturing network. You will drive cross-site alignment between Malaysia, Korea, and USA teams while partnering with Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, and external suppliers to enable robust, scalable, and cost-effective production. This role requires deep expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals, advanced process control methodologies, and demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing ramps and process programs in high-volume production environments. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: • Define manufacturing strategies and process roadmaps for key production technologies. • Define manufacturing readiness metrics and production ramp strategies. • Mentor and develop Senior Process Engineers. Process Development & Scale-up: • Drive production ramp readiness, including qualification builds, process window. validation, and process transfer from development through high-volume manufacturing. • Establish process capability targets, qualification methodologies, and release criterias. • Develop and govern process documentation including SOPs, control plans, specifications, and manufacturing standards. Equipment Qualification & Scale-Up: • Lead equipment design reviews, installation, FAT/SAT, buy-off, commissioning, and production release activities. • Partner with equipment vendors and global engineering teams to ensure mechanical robustness and process capability. • Identify equipment performance gaps and drive corrective actions to achieve manufacturing targets. Yield, Quality & Continuous Improvement: • Lead structured root-cause investigations for yield excursions and process variation. • Drive yield improvement, scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, and cost-down initiatives. • Lead risk assessments and mitigation plans for high-impact process issues. Cross-Site Collaboration: • Provide clear, direct, and data-driven communication across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams. • Drive alignment between development engineering and manufacturing organizations. Qualifications: • B.S. or M.S. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. • 10+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing environments. • Deep expertise in: • Mechanical systems and material interactions • Statistical Process Control • Manufacturing risk management • Production ramp and equipment qualification • Proven track record influencing technical decisions across organizations and sites. • Strong leadership and communication skills with experience operating in global organizations. Preferred • Experience in battery manufacturing, roll-to-roll processes, or precision continuous manufacturing. • Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or equivalent). • Experience leading teams across multiple geographic locations. Enovix is an equal opportunity employer.