Automation Manufacturing Process Engineer -Battery Production

TekWissen ®

Liberty (NC)

On-site

USD 79,556 - 113,307

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading workforce management provider is seeking an Automation Manufacturing Process Engineer for battery production in Liberty, NC. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, over 3 years of experience, and strong project management skills. Key responsibilities include developing process plans, leading equipment trials, and supporting network systems implementation. This contract position offers a pay rate of $70.00/hr and is expected to last for 7 months.

Qualifications

3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience preparing for and executing capital projects.
Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

Develop process plans for battery production lines.
Lead equipment trials at vendors and on the manufacturing floor.
Support implementation of network systems.

Skills

Project management

PLC programming

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field

Tools

Ignition

Kepware or similar SCADA systems

Job description

Automation Manufacturing Process Engineer - Battery Production

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Base pay range: $70.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Position: Automation Manufacturing Process Engineer - Battery Production

Location: Liberty, NC 27298

Duration: 7 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Job Description

Participate in daily written and verbal reports up to Senior Manager level.
Developing process plans for battery production lines within the Battery PE department with direct support from the Manager.
Working in a collaborative team environment (supporting other Engineers, Construction Management Group, Technicians, Vendors, General Contractors, etc.) to achieve project milestones.
Equipment procurement, installation planning to execution, commissioning, pre-production trials, and launch of battery production lines.
Participate in advanced cleanliness protocols (clean room) necessary for assigned area of battery manufacturing.
Lead and/or support equipment trials at vendors prior to shipping and on the manufacturing floor after installation ensuring all targets are met for safety, quality and productivity.
Support shop floor‑level implementation of network systems, which includes andon and Manufacturing Execution System (MES), as well as connectivity to higher level IT‑managed systems, i.e. Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM).
Support battery network system plans and specifications, applying knowledge of OPC‑UA, CC‑Link, SQL, and SCADA system implementation.
Configuring manufacturing equipment PLCs (primarily Mitsubishi) for network systems connectivity using SLMP, Ethernet TCP, and Ethernet IP protocols.
Punchlist item identification, root cause analysis, and countermeasure management.
KPI summarization, mass‑production handover, and production issues support.
Cross‑functional team engagement (domestic and international) to discuss open items and key project schedules/milestones.
Creating and maintaining detailed schedules for assigned areas.
Maintain budgets for assigned areas.
Completing internal and external training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field.
3+ years of equivalent professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in production preparation and execution of capital projects, preferably from initial strategy planning to the start of mass production.
Project management experience dealing with capital investments greater than $0.5M.
Experience in creating and maintaining detailed schedules including milestone achievement for manufacturing equipment installation.
Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings including building facilities and process equipment drawings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Proficiency with 2D and 3D drafting software such as AutoCAD.
PLC experience including the ability to read, interpret and modify.
Ability for business travel, both domestic and international up to 10%.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods (such as July and December shut‑down) as needed, based on project condition and schedule.
SQL / Oracle or other database experience.
Experience with Cisco networks and maintain a machine network.
Experience using Ignition for programming Andon visualization and other tools.