Battery Plant Controls & Maintenance Engineer

RiseMe; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseMe in Georgia is seeking a Battery Manufacturing Controls Engineer to optimize plant processes and ensure equipment is properly maintained. You will work cross-functionally with maintenance and production teams to increase uptime and efficiency, and provide solutions for complex plant issues.

The role requires 5+ years of PLC/HMI experience, battery production equipment knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills in a 24/7 facility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical or similar).
• 5+ years of PLC and HMI experience in high-volume manufacturing maintenance.
• Battery maintenance experience or battery production equipment installation experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MELSEC PLCs and GOT HMIs; GX Works 2/3; GT Designs and related software.
• Strong English communication and advanced MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and implement corrective actions to achieve production milestones.
• Address equipment challenges with emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Oversee installation and setup of new/modified production equipment.
• Analyze PLC issues and develop corrective actions.
• Establish and follow a preventive maintenance plan.
• Manage spare parts inventory and tools (purchasing orders, safety stock).
• Develop engineering solutions for uptime, safety, and quality.
• Report maintenance activities and indicators daily or weekly.

Skills

Problem solving

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MELSEC Q Series

MELSEC R Series

GOT2000

GX Works 2

GX Works 3

GT Designs

Inverters (VFS)

Safety PLC (Pilz, Omron)

Servo control (Mitsubishi, MOOG)

CC-Link

RS-485

Ethernet

Job description

RiseMe in Georgia is seeking a Battery Manufacturing Controls Engineer to optimize plant processes and ensure equipment is properly maintained. You will work cross-functionally with maintenance and production teams to increase uptime and efficiency, and provide solutions for complex plant issues.

The role requires 5+ years of PLC/HMI experience, battery production equipment knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills in a 24/7 facility environment.