Equipment Tech Engineer

Ultium Cells LLC; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, &

Generous paid holidays

Tuition Assistance for continuing ed

Vehicle Discount Program

Communication Stipend for PersonalCell

Job summary

Ultium Cells LLC in Warren, OH is seeking an Equipment Technology Engineer in the Electrode Coating department. This on-site role focuses on continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and optimizing equipment and processes to achieve high yield in a highly automated plant.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance and process teams, perform root-cause analysis, develop equipment modifications and documentation, and support safe, compliant operations while on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or related) required.
• 0–3 years Industrial Maintenance Engineering experience preferred.
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Ability to analyze production results and use data to drive root-cause solutions.
• Willingness to work on-call and support on-site maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous process improvement and maintain machines through teamwork.
• Design, control, and modify equipment for performance.
• Troubleshoot and solve chronic errors and problems.
• Perform root-cause analysis and report major issues.
• Monitor machines to reduce breakdown time and downtime.
• Create and update machine documentation and work instructions.
• Support production and maintenance in solving technical problems.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate activities of production/maintenance personnel.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Teamwork

English language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

0-3 years Industrial Maintenance Engineering experience (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Equipment Technology Engineer, Electrode Coating

Full Time

Warren, OH

Ultium Cells Overview

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that has the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment is among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells produces battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications.

Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Job Description

This is an onsite position.

This position will be located in the Electrode Department.

This position will be part of a technical team responsible for engineering work that includes continuous improvement, investigating and troubleshooting equipment/manufacturing/facility problems, analyzing production results, implementing and improving manufacturing methods and processes, and ensuring high yield and productivity in a highly automated manufacturing environment. His/her functions will also include interaction with internal and external customers and external vendors to solve urgent and complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives to provide support of all in-plant production as required. Position requires some on-call support.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties

• An equipment technology engineer ensures continuous process improvement and maintains machines through teamwork and clear communication. Co-work with production and process engineers and relative teams for success in the team’s goals and for future opportunities.
• Design, control, and provide modification and improvement of the equipment
• Trouble shooting and solving problems on the chronic errors/trouble
• Find root cause analysis and reporting of major errors
• Monitor and ensure running machines continuously to reduce breakdown time
• Co-creation of documentation of the all the machines - creating and updating trouble shooting, work instructions, identifying problems, providing information about the course of the machine operation/maintenance during a shift and implementing preventive solutions
• Support for production and maintenance in solving technical problems
• Ensure compliance to safety and environmental regulations
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, maintenance and inspection personnel
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
• Practical knowledge and willingness to further develop in the area of mechanics / electrics / pneumatics and controls
• Implements strategies to improve equipment uptime and availability
• Machine cleaning
• Additional duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or related), or similar required.
• 0 -3 Years Industrial Maintenance Engineering, preferred
• Must be able to speak and read English
• Driven by objectives/KPI’s; consistent; and high personal ownership to upholding accountability to established standards and practices
• Ability to use Logical thinking and decision making by focusing on identifying root cause objectively using data, analyzing production results, and following proven problem-solving methods
• Knowledge of Mechanical/technical curiosity and mindset
• Commitment and desire to learn our complex battery manufacturing processes with the goal of becoming a go-to resource for technical problem-solving discussions
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• MS Office tool-based report writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with individuals and teams across the company to achieve team goals and targets
• Good computer, Troubleshooting, Problem-solving, Critical thinking skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment a requirement

Total Rewards Information

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Generous paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance for continuing education
• Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
• Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone

Ultium Cells LLC Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

Employee may be exposed to or working with hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste. Upon hire, employee will receive initial Environmental training over RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation. Annual refresher training will be completed every year after to fulfill the requirements of 40 CFR. Other training to be provided as required.

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