Battery Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance (voluntary)

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in North America is seeking a Battery Manufacturing Engineer to join our contract engineering team in Liberty, NC, focusing on production preparation and new model launches for EV battery equipment.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing, strong experience with capital projects, 2D drawings, and cross-functional collaboration. It is a fully onsite contract position with travel up to 25% and a pay range of $50–$60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Experience in production preparation and capital project execution.
• Ability to read 2D drawings and interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop process plans for battery production lines with support from the Manager.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Construction Management Group, Technicians, Vendors, and GCs to meet milestones.
• Procure equipment, plan installations, and conduct pre-production trials.
• Lead equipment trials to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Identify punchlist items and implement countermeasures.
• Summarize KPIs and support mass-production handover.
• Engage cross-functional teams across domestic and international sites.
• Create and maintain schedules and budgets for assigned areas.
• Complete internal and external training.

Skills

Engineering degree

Manufacturing experience

Production prep

Capital projects

Project management

2D drawings

AutoCAD

Travel up to 10%

Weekend work

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

SCADA Systems

MES

Kepware

PLC programming

Job description

Job Title: Battery Manufacturing Engineer Job Description Join our North American Battery Manufacturing Engineering Department as a passionate and highly motivated Contract Engineer within our Implementation Group. This role focuses on production preparation and the new model launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment. The position is based in Liberty, North Carolina, and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to achieve project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily written and verbal reports up to Manager level.
• Develop process plans for battery production lines with support from the Manager.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Construction Management Group, Technicians, Vendors, and General Contractors to achieve project milestones.
• Procure equipment, plan installations, execute commissioning, and conduct pre-production trials for battery production lines.
• Engage in advanced cleanliness protocols necessary for the battery manufacturing area.
• Lead or support equipment trials at vendors and on the manufacturing floor to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.
• Identify punchlist items, conduct root cause analysis, and manage countermeasures.
• Summarize KPIs, manage mass-production handover, and support production issues.
• Engage with cross-functional teams (domestic and international) to discuss open items and project schedules/milestones.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and budgets for assigned areas.
• Complete internal and external training.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or a similar technical field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in production preparation and execution of capital projects.
• Project management experience with capital investments over $0.5M.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D drafting software such as AutoCAD.
• Ability for domestic and international business travel up to 10%.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mitsubishi PLC Programming experience.
• SCADA Systems experience.
• MES experience.
• Experience with Kepware software or similar SCADA Data systems.
• PLC experience including the ability to read, interpret, and modify.

Work Environment

This position requires 100% onsite presence in Liberty, North Carolina. Expect up to 25% travel within the United States and limited international travel to Japan, Canada, and Mexico. Approximately 25% overtime is anticipated. The role is part of the BEV function supporting EV battery production setup and new model launches, focusing on electrode, module, and powertrain operations. The dress code is business casual.

Job Type & Location

• Contract position based out of Liberty, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Liberty,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.