Mechanical Engineer - Kentucky

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC (CATK) seeks a seasoned Maintenance Engineer to formulate preventive plans, diagnose complex equipment issues, manage spares, and lead technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will drive safety, training, and efficiency improvements across workshop operations.

The role requires 6–8 years in maintenance within a large manufacturing environment, strong background in motor drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and drawing interpretation, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in automation, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or related field.
• 6–8 years of equipment maintenance experience in large manufacturing.
• Knowledge of motor drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, machining, and mechanical structures.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and review preventive maintenance plans for workshop equipment.
• Diagnose and recover challenging equipment issues and share best practices.
• Manage spare parts inventory and strive to reduce costs.
• Develop and review training plans for technicians and engineers.
• Conduct safety inspections and lead safety initiatives.
• Lead fault management, maintenance planning, and supervision of technicians.
• Oversee daily repair and maintenance tasks by workshop staff.
• Analyze weekly equipment data and propose improvement plans.
• Coordinate on-site communication across departments.
• Ensure implementation of maintenance programs and additional tasks from leaders.
• Support on-site equipment upgrades and efficiency measures.
• Lead teams to improve cycle time, quality, and stability of equipment.
• Foster team building and employee care to boost engagement.

Skills

Automation

Mechanical engineering

Mechatronics

Diagnostics

Team leadership

Drawing interpretation

Robotics fixtures

Logistics automation

Welding knowledge

Materials knowledge

Mechanism analysis

Project management

Cross-department collaboration

English technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

CAD

Job description

About Us

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. 1. Formulate and review the preventive maintenance plan for workshop equipment, propose maintenance improvement work plans, and enhance equipment stability.
2. 2. Diagnose, recover, and improve challenging issues related to workshop equipment, wire bodies, fixtures, and other equipment, sharing best practices within the team.
3. 3. Diagnose, recover, and improve auxiliary equipment, primary equipment, and stand-alone equipment in the workshop.
4. 4. Manage the purchase and spare parts inventory of mechanical standard parts, wearing parts, and non-standard spare parts in the workshop, reducing costs and improving utilization.
5. 5. Develop and review equipment skills upgrading plans, training courses, and conduct training for technicians and engineers.
6. 6. Conduct safety inspections of workshop equipment, diagnose, recover, and improve difficult safety issues, formulate safety improvement plans, and lead safety initiatives.
7. 7. Debug and verify equipment during exchange processes, complete tasks, propose and summarize improvement suggestions, and implement efficiency measures.
8. 8. Lead workshop engineers in fault management, cutting management, spare parts management, personnel training, safety management, and maintenance management, ensuring compliance with equipment management requirements.
9. 9. Oversee daily repair and maintenance tasks carried out by workshop engineers and technicians.
10. 10. Handle daily equipment problem reporting and process management in the workshop.
11. 11. Analyze and summarize weekly equipment data, generating special and common problem improvement plans.
12. 12. Facilitate on-site communication and coordination among various workshop departments.
13. 13. Foster team building and employee care activities to enhance employee passion and satisfaction.
14. 14. Ensure the implementation of full maintenance and complete other tasks assigned by leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or higher, major in automation, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical manufacturing is preferred.
2. 6-8 years working experience in equipment maintenance in large manufacturing industry;
3. Possess professional knowledge in motor drives, pneumatics, hydraulic transmission, material applications, machining, and mechanical structures.
4. Ability to read and interpret mechanical layout drawings and 2D/3D assembly drawings.
5. Basic drawing skills, capable of creating standard institutional drawings.
6. Familiarity with mechanical automation applications, including the application and maintenance of robot fixtures, welding fixtures, assembly fixtures, rollers, and cutters.
7. Knowledgeable in logistics automation applications, such as the use and maintenance of roller lines, double-speed chains, magnetic levitation logistics lines, AGVs, and RGVs.
8. Understanding of non-metallic fluids, electrochemistry, metal welding, non-metal welding, and related technological knowledge.
9. Familiar with the performance and selection methods of commonly used mechanical materials, reducers, motors, and standard transmission products.
10. Proficient in performing mechanism load calculations, standard part life calculations, and mechanism stress analysis.
11. Capable of developing equipment maintenance work plans for both preceding and subsequent processes.
12. Able to lead teams in completing equipment maintenance work.
13. Skilled in improving the cycle time, quality rate, and stability of equipment.
14. Mastery of equipment principles.
15. Clear logical thinking, strong initiative, excellent cross-departmental communication and cooperation skills, extensive project management knowledge, and solid management abilities.
16. Professional proficiency in English sufficient to perform technical documentation, safety communication, and collaboration.
17. Able to work in two shifts

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

1. Regular, predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.
2. Ability to move throughout offices, manufacturing facilities, and construction areas, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders.
3. Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
4. Ability to work in varied environments, including offices, industrial, and construction settings.
5. Willingness to travel to other job sites as business needs require.
6. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits

1. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
2. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
3. 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
4. Paid time off and company holidays.
5. Professional development and growth opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.