Hardware Innovation Lead
We're seeking a seasoned hardware innovator to lead our team and drive the development of cutting-edge battery recycling technology. Our mission is to revolutionize the industry by reducing waste, recovering energy, and promoting sustainability.
About Us
* We're an early-stage startup with a small but ambitious team, focused on leveraging AI and machine learning to automate lithium-ion battery sorting, wireless discharging, and energy recovery systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and lead our hardware strategy, ensuring seamless alignment with our AI/software stack.
* Design and refine prototypes to test feasibility and performance, collaborating with the AI team for optimal efficiency and real-time feedback.
* Innovate on wireless discharging methods, focusing on speed, safety, and minimal environmental impact.
* Oversee component sourcing, testing procedures, and manufacturing processes.
* Recruit and mentor hardware engineers, fostering a creative, high-performance environment.
* Partner on fundraising, investor relations, and strategic partnerships, representing our hardware capabilities.
Requirements:
* Solid background in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, with a track record of building complex hardware solutions.
* Bonus points for experience in robotics, power electronics, battery technology, or clean tech.
* You thrive on solving tough technical challenges and aren't afraid to pivot quickly in a startup environment.
* You're willing to work for equity until we secure the resources to pay a full-time wage.
* You crave the responsibility of shaping a company from the ground up and aren't deterred by the inherent uncertainty of an early-stage venture.
* Strong communication skills, comfortable working across disciplines (hardware, AI, business, sustainability).
* Eager to build and lead a hardware team in alignment with our broader mission.
We Offer:
* A meaningful stake in our company, reflecting your crucial role in our hardware development.
* The flexibility to keep your day job until we secure funding, allowing you to de-risk your involvement while staying deeply involved in our mission.
* True influence, working side-by-side with our founding team to define the company's trajectory and product roadmap.
* Harness your engineering expertise to redefine how lithium-ion batteries are recycled on a global scale.
* Gain access to an expanding network of advisors, investors, and industry experts, plus the satisfaction of building something meaningful from the ground up.