Senior Systems Administrator

Vehicle power and data have been moved the same way for over 100 years.

This is a new day. At CelLink Corporation, our Team Members are designing, developing, and manufacturing flexible circuits that fundamentally change the transmission of power and data. Lower weight, higher performance, smaller mass, and lower overall system price all drive toward CelLink’s goal of a cleaner environment and more affordable technology.

At CelLink, we are electrified at the prospect of contributing to a technology that is and will be changing mobility for a cleaner and brighter future. We work with very dedicated people on challenging projects that change everyone’s future for the better. If you are eager to create, to learn, and to apply your knowledge, we are looking forward to you joining us on our electrifying mission.

Senior Systems Administrator

The Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the technology infrastructure at our San Carlos manufacturing facility. This role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of our systems and services, provides technical support to users and staff, and adheres to policies and procedures to efficiently handle daily tasks and projects. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred for this role to understand and meet the unique IT needs of our operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support computers, mobile devices, networks, hardware, and software, including, but not limited to, servers, workstations, laptops, switches, routers, access points, and printers as needed; construct, implement, and continually mature processes and policies to ensure the company’s IT environment continues to operate smoothly in the event of a problem; Install, configure, and support network-enabled production equipment as needed; develop new network troubleshooting strategies to help reduce downtime, increase redundancy, and decrease ongoing costs.
• Create rational strategies for upgrading the company’s hardware and software while minimizing or eliminating impact on manufacturing functions.
• Provision new computer equipment (desktops, laptops, printers, accessories, etc.) as needed and ensure deployed solutions are compliant with all IT policies, procedures, and security requirements.
• Work closely with other department managers to assess the growth needs and maintenance of the company’s technology. Also, partner with the operations team and other critical business units; anticipate business needs, and deploy technical solutions within the required project timelines.
• Manage relationship with a third-party IT Managed Services Partner (MSP); ensure successful onboarding and offboarding of employees while adhering to IT best practices and requirements; make case-by-case decisions, and depend on mission criticality of task or request.
• Work with the Director of IT to construct and implement plans to ensure the company’s network continues to operate smoothly in the event of an incident or outage.
• Stay current with new IT technology and regularly recommend infrastructure improvements to leadership and the IT steering committee.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems, or 5+ years of combined experience and professional knowledge.
• Experience supporting a high-security environment and agilely addressing issues and problems related to security.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Knowledge of the principles of PC Operating System support.
• Analytical problem-solving and advanced troubleshooting of hardware, software, integrations, and applications.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate on a 1-to-1 basis and with groups to obtain and provide information related to user needs.
• Knowledge of computer, network, and site security systems, procedures, and techniques.
• Windows desktop and server experience.
• Good prioritization skills and be flexible enough to adapt plans.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
  
  
  

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a large, multi-site manufacturing organization is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing data systems and integration, including, but not limited to, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and integration of production machinery with other systems to provide relevant data and metrics downstream is preferred.
  
  
  

Location: San Carlos, CA (onsite)

Personal Protective Equipment

PPE will be provided and is required to be used within certain areas of the manufacturing floor.

Work Environment

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines.

The base pay is just one part of CelLink's total compensation package and is determined within a range. The pay range is designed to support your career progression as you learn, grow, and develop within your role. Your base pay range will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At CelLink, we believe that each employee should have the opportunity to become a CelLink shareholder through participation in CelLink's discretionary employee stock option plan. You'll also receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage and other great benefits.

Note: CelLink benefits, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

San Carlos, CA Base Pay

$125,000—$135,000 USD

At CelLink, we believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal-opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.

CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading EV manufacturers, traditional automotive OEMs, and tiered suppliers. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock.