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Salary: USD 160,000 - 200,000 / annual
Coreshell Technologies is developing advanced metallurgical silicon anode technology for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. The company's low-cost, liquid-phase nano-coating addresses electrode-surface degradation and enables batteries with higher energy density, superior thermal safety, and significantly lower cost per kWh. The silicon anode material is domestically sourced and costs less than graphite, positioning Coreshell to transform the EV market by enabling affordable, long-range electric vehicles.
As Director of Facility Development & Infrastructure, you will lead the complete facility lifecycle for a 2GWh high-volume battery manufacturing expansion supported by a major U.S. Department of Energy grant. Reporting directly to the Chief Manufacturing Officer, you will serve as the primary engineering lead directing external EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors and utility providers.
Key responsibilities include:
**EPC Management & Facility Retrofit:** Directly manage EPC and general contractors, driving execution schedules, CAPEX budgets, work quality, and site safety. Lead structural modifications, equipment foundation installations, and process area build-outs. Collaborate with EPC firms and internal teams to optimize 3D CAD models, architectural/engineering drawings, personnel flow, and safety zoning.
**Battery Infrastructure & Utility Engineering:** Design, install, and commission high-performance Dry Rooms and Dehumidification Systems (DHU) for ultra-low dew-point requirements. Establish the comprehensive plant Utility Matrix (electrical power, steam, cooling water, compressed air, DI water, process exhaust) with equipment vendors and EPC partners. Negotiate with local utility providers for required power grid capacity, gas, and water supply. Oversee supporting infrastructure including chillers, coolers, HVAC, scrubbers, dust collectors, process piping, and compressed dry air systems.
**Permitting & Regulatory Compliance:** Lead preparation, submission, and approval of all required local, state, and federal permits (Building, Fire, Environmental, HazMat, Utility). Ensure designs and protocols comply with OSHA, NFPA, Fire Marshal/AHJ codes, and environmental standards. Align facility milestone tracking and reporting with DOE grant requirements, Earned Value Management, and project schedule/cost indices.
**Facility Operations & Maintenance:** Establish long-term O&M strategies, Preventive Maintenance schedules, and building management protocols post-construction. Monitor utility uptime, power quality, and energy efficiency to maintain zero-downtime environmental controls.
**Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Work directly with the Chief Manufacturing Officer and executive leadership to align facility construction timelines with company-wide commercialization roadmaps. Collaborate with Equipment Engineering, Process Technology, and Production teams. Act as the central interface between internal leadership, external EPC partners, equipment suppliers, municipal authorities, and utility companies. Provide hands-on field leadership during construction, hook-up, and commissioning phases.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil/Architectural Engineering preferred)
- 15+ years of experience in manufacturing facility development, building infrastructure, and engineering management within High-Tech/High-Volume Manufacturing industries (Lithium-ion Battery, Semiconductor, or Cleanroom/Pharma industries preferred)
- Direct experience managing large-scale EPC contractors, facility retrofits/greenfield projects, and utility infrastructure commissioning
- Proven track record in designing and validating Dry Room / DHU systems and ultra-low humidity environments
- Deep experience in constructing plant Utility Matrices, negotiating power/utility grid capacity with local utility companies, and managing industrial HVAC/process utilities
- Demonstrated history of navigating US local and state permitting processes (Building, Fire Marshal/AHJ, Environmental, HazMat)
- Direct experience or familiarity with ongoing facility Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and building management frameworks
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Experience working on US Federal/DOE grant-funded projects or government-backed infrastructure expansion programs
- Experience in facility design for dry electrode process and battery cell manufacturing lines
- Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Professional Engineer (PE)
- Strong leader with proactive, hands-on approach on the construction floor
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills
- Strategic problem solver capable of managing complex dependencies and tight regulatory/project deadlines
