Maintenance Control Engineer – 24/7 Battery Plant PLC Expert

SK Battery America, Inc.; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SK Battery America, Inc. seeks a controls engineer to ensure optimal production and equipment reliability across battery plants. You will analyze processes, implement improvements, and coordinate with departments and vendors to drive uptime and efficiency.

The role requires deep PLC/HMI expertise, hands-on installation experience, and proactive problem-solving to maintain safety and quality in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in engineering (mechanical, electrical or similar).
• 5+ years of experience with PLCs and HMIs in a high-volume manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Battery maintenance experience appreciated (similar battery processes).
• Experience with installation and setup of new battery production equipment (preferred).
• Technical proficiency with PLCs (MELSEC Q Series, R Series) and HMIs (GOT2000, GX Works 2 & 3, GT Designs).
• Technical proficiency in Safety PLCs (Pilz, Omron), servo control (Mitsubishi, MOOG) and control networks (CC-Link, RS-485, Ethernet).
• Working level of English (verbal, written, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with maintenance and other teams to meet production milestones.
• Troubleshoot and implement effective solutions to address equipment challenges.
• Oversee installation and setup of new/modified production equipment.
• Analyze PLC issues and develop corrective actions.
• Establish and follow preventive maintenance plans.
• Manage spare parts inventory and tools (purchasing orders, safety stock).
• Develop engineering solutions for uptime, safety, and quality improvements.
• Report maintenance activities and indicators daily or weekly.

Skills

PLCs & HMIs

Troubleshooting

Electrical engineering

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

MELSEC Q/R Series

GOT2000

GX Works 2/3

GT Designs

Pilz/Omron Safety PLC

Mitsubishi servo

MOOG servo

CC-Link/RS-485/Ethernet

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical/electrical or similar)

Tools

MELSEC Q Series

MELSEC R Series

GOT2000

GX Works 2 & 3

GT Designs

Pilz

Omron

Mitsubishi Servo

MOOG Servo

CC-Link

RS-485

Ethernet

Job description

SK Battery America, Inc. seeks a controls engineer to ensure optimal production and equipment reliability across battery plants. You will analyze processes, implement improvements, and coordinate with departments and vendors to drive uptime and efficiency.

The role requires deep PLC/HMI expertise, hands-on installation experience, and proactive problem-solving to maintain safety and quality in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.