Equipment Tech Engineer

Ultium-Cells-LL; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Holiday schedule

Tuition assistance

GM vehicle discount

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Ultium Cells LLC in Warren, OH is hiring an Equipment Tech Engineer for the assembly line. This full-time role focuses on engineering work to improve equipment, investigate issues, analyze production results, and support a highly automated manufacturing environment.

The role involves on-call support and interaction with internal/external customers and vendors, with a team-driven approach to ensure high yield and productivity across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or related), or similar preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven approach to manufacturing improvements.
• Experience with equipment maintenance, safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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 all machines—troubleshooting, work instructions, maintenance records
• Support for production and maintenance in solving technical problems
• Ensure compliance to safety and environmental regulations
• Direct and coordinate activities of production or maintenance personnel
• Read production charts and schedules to determine requirements
• Develop skills in mechanics/electrics/pneumatics and controls
• Implement strategies to improve equipment uptime and availability
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Data analysis

Mechanical/electrical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math/Physics/Engineering

Job description

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Equipment Tech Engineer

Permanent Warren, OH, US

Equipment Technology Engineer - Cell Assembly

Full Time

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant will have the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology.

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.

Position Description:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

An Equipment Tech. Engineer - Assembly 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
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or related), or similar preferred
• 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 Holiday Schedule
• 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.