About Base

Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.

Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.

About the Role

Base is seeking an Equipment Design Engineer to equipment for our battery production lines. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of equipment development, from initial concept through production ramp, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and output. You will work with cross-functional teams to establish the required functionality of the manufacturing system and bring that system into reality.

Responsibilities:

• Develop manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and processes to support early-stage prototype builds and scale for high-volume production

• Detail machine design or modifications of custom automated tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, conveyors, lift and transfer units, robotic end of arm tooling

• Be the person capable of doing it all. Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp

• Support building, debugging, validation and equipment duplication efforts, and fine-tune equipment for release to production

• Design efficient production workstation layouts to enhance product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency while conducting process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling/simulation

• Create detailed manufacturing instructions and documentation to train technicians, implement new processes, and ensure smooth handoff to production and sustaining teams

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience as Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation Engineer with focus in automation, machine design, robotics, and product development

• Knowledge in solid mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, dynamics, material selection, prototyping, testing methods, everyday machining, and fabrication processes

• Experience using 2D cad tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)

• Experience with GD & T and system stack up analysis

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices

• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, similar degree, or equivalent experience

Our Values

We’re building a winning culture and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. Here’s what we expect from day one:

• In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

• Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules.

• Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.

• Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.

• Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.

• Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.

• Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.