Battery Plant Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Battery Plant Engineer, where you will play a vital role in the installation and commissioning of cutting-edge battery production lines. This position offers a highly competitive pay rate, with opportunities for overtime and travel. You will lead equipment installation efforts, collaborate with top engineers, and engage in advanced cleanliness protocols to ensure the highest standards in battery manufacturing. If you are passionate about innovative technology and looking to make a significant impact in the automotive industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent Compensation

Overtime Opportunities

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in equipment installation and capital project execution is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment installation for advanced battery production lines.
• Coordinate with contractors and teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Equipment Installation

Project Management

2D Drawing Interpretation

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

Battery Plant Engineer

Location: Liberty, NC
Pay Rate: $50-60/hour
Overtime: 20% overtime, some weekends required
Steel Toe Boots Required
Travel: Domestic (20%), potential international travel in the future

Join a high-impact team driving the future of automotive battery production!

We are looking for an Engineer to play a key role in the installation and commissioning of advanced battery production lines. This role offers a highly competitive pay rate and an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Leading equipment installation efforts, including ovens, piping, mixing, and web-handling equipment.
2. Coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
3. Participating in equipment trials, commissioning, and mass production handover.
4. Engaging in advanced cleanliness protocols (clean rooms) for battery manufacturing.
5. Conducting root cause analysis and implementing countermeasures for equipment performance.
6. Managing project schedules, KPIs, and budgets.
7. Collaborating with domestic and international teams to meet business milestones.

Who You Are:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
2. Experience in equipment installation and capital project execution (over $0.5M).
3. Strong 2D drawing interpretation skills (facility/process equipment).
4. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and project management tools.
5. Ability to travel domestically (20%) and be open to potential international travel (Japan for meetings/trials, 1-2 weeks at a time, 4-6 months depending on business needs).
6. Willingness to work occasional weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods as needed.

Why Join Us?

Work on industry-leading battery technology projects.
Excellent compensation with overtime opportunities.
Collaborate with top engineers and international teams.
Be part of an innovative and future-focused manufacturing environment.

We prefer local candidates in Liberty, NC. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and help shape the future of battery production!

About CrossSafety TRH Group

Within a consultant business setting, we support clients in different industries from a Health & Safety Perspective as well as our partnering clients that support opportunities within the Auto Industry from a recruitment perspective.

With over two hundred personnel working in Canada, USA and Mexico, CrossSafety is one of North America’s largest specialty health and safety services company. We provide a comprehensive range of HSE consulting, engineering, training, outsourced personnel resources, project and program support services to thousands of clients across most workplace sectors. In our relationships with clients and peers we live our key company values: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Respect and Accountability. TRH Group www.crosssafety.ca

About Our Client

Our client is a major global automaker with a stellar industry and consumer reputation for product quality, innovation, leadership and safety. We have an uninterrupted three-decade relationship with this organization and currently provide ergonomics, project safety, occupational hygiene and HSE program support services, working at multiple locations throughout North America.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected will be contacted.

Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available upon request.

CrossSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer