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's leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade.
Job Overview
How You Will Contribute
Develop, scale, and optimize welding processes : ultrasonic, laser, vibration, brazing, and hybrid methods
Specify and commission high-speed welding equipment and automation
Integrate welding processes with conveyors, robots, and inline inspection systems
Conduct FAT/SAT, validation, and process qualification for pilot and production lines
Define process windows using DoE , PFMEA, SPC, and structured problem-solving
Troubleshoot welding defects and drive continuous improvement
Collaborate with suppliers and OEMs for equipment development and ramp readiness
Requirements
Bachelor's in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or related Engineering
7+ years in welding process development or automation in industrial/manufacturing settings
Hands-on experience with ultrasonic, laser, or vibration welding
Experience with automation, robotics, PLCs, and inline inspection systems
Strong first-principles engineering and troubleshooting skills
Experience with PFMEA, SPC, DoE, GD&T, and precision assembly
Experience in power electronics, EV, or aerospace assemblies
Supplier development and industrialization experience
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 $150,000 to $200,000 per year.
Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
Power Electronics | Automation | Process & Equipment Development
Heron-power · Scotts Valley