Battery Line Equipment Engineer – Automation & Maintenance

Gotion Illinois

Manteno (IL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Gotion Inc. is building a cutting-edge battery manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL. We seek an Equipment Engineer to ensure installation, optimization, and maintenance of advanced manufacturing equipment for electrode production.

You will work with vendors, production teams, and cross-functional experts in a bilingual English/Chinese environment to drive reliability and continuous improvement. You will lead commissioning, preventive maintenance, RCA, and safety programs across high‑tech

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years in manufacturing with hands-on exposure to automated production equipment.
Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, sensors, servo systems, and industrial automation.
CAD software proficiency for equipment design review and modification.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead installation, commissioning, and validation of equipment used in electrode manufacturing, coating, calendaring, stacking/winding, electrolyte injection, sealing, formation, and packaging.
Ensure all equipment meets process specifications, operational requirements, and safety standards.
Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during installation.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum production efficiency.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
Provide on-site and remote support for emergency repairs, working closely with cross-functional teams.
Drive automation enhancements and technical upgrades to increase throughput and reduce operational costs.
Analyze equipment performance data, fine-tune parameters, and optimize system settings to improve yield, efficiency, and stability.
Identify and implement best practices in predictive maintenance and process control.
Provide hands-on technical support to the production and maintenance teams, ensuring proper operation and troubleshooting of complex machinery.
Develop and lead training sessions to upskill operators and technicians on equipment usage, safety protocols, and troubleshooting techniques.
Liaise with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and engineering teams to address design modifications and performance improvements.
Work closely with process engineers, quality teams, and production managers to align equipment performance with manufacturing goals.
Ensure all equipment and processes comply with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO9001, IATF16949).
Actively participate in EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) initiatives, ensuring safe and compliant equipment operation.
Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures for high‑voltage, high‑temperature, and chemical‑handling processes.