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TechStar Group · 18 hours ago

Battery Production Engineer

Liberty, NC

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

TechStar Group is focused on innovative engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Battery Production Engineer to oversee the installation, commissioning, and trials of manufacturing cells. This role involves project management, KPI adherence, and collaboration across multiple areas to ensure successful battery production processes.

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Hiring Manager

Govindaraj M

Responsibilities

Leading the procurement, validation, installation, pre-productions trials and launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment

Creating and maintaining detailed schedules and budgetary control for assigned area

Creating battery manufacturing process plans and machine specifications incorporating knowledge of client industry standards, and continuous improvement

Applying basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and civil design and applicable standards to create engineering criteria and design feedback pertaining to appropriate sizing, routing, materials selection, component selection, installation, and other design choices relating to such systems

Creating explanatory documents and drawings for clear understanding of job scope, execution plan, progress, top issues, and options analysis by all stakeholders including machine vendors, general contractors, service providers, owner groups, and all levels of management

Collaborating across functional, company, and international boundaries to drive progress and achieve project goals

Planning and monitoring installation of battery manufacturing equipment, identifying field issues, and working closely with construction coordinators to countermeasure

Contributing to the “zero incidents is possible” safety culture by exemplifying safe work behaviours, complying with client construction safety requirements, and correcting unsafe conditions without fail

Demonstrating quality-first leadership through planning and coordination of pre-production trials at machine vendors and at the installation site

Directly supporting the success and development of fellow team members through direct mentorship and authorship of technical standards, shikumis and work instructions

Participating in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others

Qualification

Battery manufacturing processesAutoCADProject managementElectrical designMechanical designCivil designLean manufacturing principlesMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMentorshipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field with 5+ years of equivalent work experience in an engineering role

Minimum 3 years of experience with production preparation of Battery manufacturing equipment, including procurement, validation, installation, pre-production trials and launch

Minimum 3 years of experience in leading capital projects, including creating and maintaining detailed schedules, budgetary control, and KPI-based progress reporting

Experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo or similar, including the ability to read and interpret and modify 2D and 3D technical drawings

Intermediate or above proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel

Ability to business travel, both domestic and international 25%, up to 50% during peak times

Ability to work weekends and shutdowns such as July and December

Preferred

Advanced Engineering degree, higher than Bachelor's

Experience creating process plans and machine specifications using lean manufacturing principles

Experience directing structured trials of manufacturing equipment to assess and achieve compliance with design, performance, and product quality criteria

Experience with battery manufacturing, such as electrochemistry, slot die coating, roll-to-roll processing, laser cutting equipment, vision inspection systems

Experience with industrial controls and/or industrial networks, PLC logic programming, Mitsubishi and/or Omron PLCs, MES systems, including experience investigating and troubleshooting issues

TBP completion through Panel