Entry-Level Battery Process Engineer

Gotion; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Inc. is seeking a Junior Process Engineer for Manteno, IL to support development and stabilization of lithium battery cell manufacturing processes.

Working with senior engineers, you will contribute to ramp-up, documentation, data analysis, and on-site problem solving in a high-volume production environment. This early-career role offers hands-on experience in battery manufacturing, quality systems, and continuous improvement, with structured training and mentorship to grow into a Process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience (internships, co-ops, or academic project experience acceptable)
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, data analysis, and problem‑solving methodologies
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Willingness to work in a factory or manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing team in selecting process flows, equipment integration, and technical requirements for cell production lines
• Assist senior engineers during production trial runs, equipment installation, debugging, and validation activities
• Support capacity ramp‑up efforts by monitoring process stability, yield, and key production metrics
• Assist in compiling, maintaining, and reviewing process documentation, including: Process flowcharts, Process standards, Work instructions
• Learn and support control of critical process parameters and key control points
• Support investigation and resolution of on‑site process issues in the cell production line
• Assist in tracking and updating quality or process issue lists to prevent recurrence
• Collect data and support structured problem‑solving activities under guidance
• Assist in evaluating new equipment, materials, or process technologies introduced to the cell production line
• Support small process experiments, data collection, and basic statistical analysis
• Help summarize findings and contribute to experiment or improvement reports
• Support training activities for production line employees related to process awareness and standard work
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, equipment engineering, and manufacturing teams

Skills

Process Learning & Analysis

Problem-Solving Support

Team Collaboration

Documentation & Organization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Tools

Control Plans

PFMEA

SPC

APQP

MSA

PPAP

Job description

Gotion Inc. is seeking a Junior Process Engineer for Manteno, IL to support development and stabilization of lithium battery cell manufacturing processes.

Working with senior engineers, you will contribute to ramp-up, documentation, data analysis, and on-site problem solving in a high-volume production environment. This early-career role offers hands-on experience in battery manufacturing, quality systems, and continuous improvement, with structured training and mentorship to grow into a Process