Electromechanical Engineer - Kentucky

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC (CATK) seeks an experienced professional to formulate SOPs for plant systems (HVAC, compressed air, vacuum, clean room) and guide on-site operations. You will analyze operation data, forecast trends, and optimize air conditioning and process systems for stable, cost-efficient performance.

You will assist senior engineers in clean room operations, propose troubleshooting strategies, and help improve facility safety, energy saving, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in refrigeration, HVAC or related field.
• 6-8 years of operation and maintenance experience for plant facilities (HVAC and automatic control).
• Experience in energy management is preferred.
• Familiar with HVAC and refrigeration systems; knowledge of nitrogen, vacuum and nitrogen making machines is beneficial.
• Master CAD and office software skills; ability to work with safety-energy saving-quality system certifications.
• Strong organization, coordination and on-site management abilities; good teamwork and responsibility.
• Professional proficiency in English for technical documentation, safety communications, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Formulate standard operating procedures for plant systems (central air conditioning, compressed air, vacuum, clean room) and guide on-site operation.
• Analyze operation data, perform statistics, predictions and optimize systems for economic and stable operation.
• Assist senior engineers to operate and manage the clean room per temperature and humidity requirements.
• Propose troubleshooting schemes for on-site operation problems to improve maintenance and spare parts management.
• Modify or improve on-site plant facilities to meet safety and stability requirements per the company safety strategy.
• Provide professional skills training and post-skills assessment for on-site technicians.
• Promote energy conservation and emissions reductions; issue regular energy reports to management.
• Collaborate with plant safety, energy saving and quality system certification.

Education

Bachelor's degree in refrigeration/HVAC or related

Tools

CAD

Office software

Job description

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC (CATK) is a U.S. subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced electric vehicle and energy storage batteries. CATK plays a pivotal role in advancing electric mobility, strengthening energy resilience, fostering innovation, and building strategic partnerships to support market development across the United States.

Our Vision

To become a globally leading innovative technology corporation, contribute meaningfully to sustainable energy solutions, and provide a platform that supports both the professional and personal growth of our employees.

Job Overview

1. Formulate standard operation procedures for plant systems (central air conditioning, compressed air, vacuum and clean room) and guiding on-site operation;

2. Responsible for the operation data analysis, statistics, prediction and system optimization of air conditioning and process systems to ensure the economic and stable operation of air conditioning systems;

3. Assist senior engineers to operate and manage the clean room according to the temperature, humidity and environmental requirements of the workshop;

4. Propose a professional troubleshooting scheme for on-site operation problems, so as to facilitate the management and maintenance of facilities, optimize spare parts management and downtime of construction failures;

5. Modify or improve the on-site plant facilities in order to meet the safe and stable operation according to the Company's Safety strategy;

6. Responsible for professional skills training and post skills assessment for on-site technicians;

7. Actively promote energy conservation, consumption reduction and emission reduction, and regularly issue energy conservation and consumption reduction briefings to the management;

8. Cooperate with plant facilities safety & energy saving & quality system certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Major in refrigeration, HVAC or related, bachelor degree or above
• 6-8 years working experience in operation and maintenance of plant facilities (partial HVAC and automatic control)
• Experience in energy management is preferred;
• Familiar with the operation and maintenance skills of HVAC and refrigeration systems, and have a certain theoretical basis for nitrogen, vacuum and nitrogen making machines;
• Master CAD and office software skillfully, and cooperate with safety-energy saving-quality system certification of factory facilities;
• Have strong organization, coordination and on-site management ability, and have good professional quality, teamwork consciousness and work responsibility.
• Professional proficiency in English sufficient to perform technical documentation, safety communication, and collaboration.
• Strong organization, coordination, and on-site management ability, with good professional quality and sense of teamwork and work responsibility.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular, predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.
• Ability to move throughout offices, manufacturing facilities, and construction areas, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied environments, including offices, industrial, and construction settings.
• Willingness to travel to other job sites as business needs require.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable law.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Employment Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. CATK reserves the right to modify, revise, or add job responsibilities as business needs evolve. Employment with CATK is at-will, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Export Control & Data Security Compliance

This position may involve access to sensitive systems or information subject to U.S. export control and data security regulations. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s ability to comply with applicable laws and company policies related to data protection and controlled information access.

CATK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.