Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
3+ years of equipment engineering experience in manufacturing.
Experience with production equipment and troubleshooting.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to wear required PPE for extended shifts.
Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform various movements.
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze equipment performance metrics like OEE and downtime.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, implementing corrective actions.
Design and review work orders for PLCs and equipment modifications.
Install, modify, and commission production equipment across various processes.
Develop and implement strategies for equipment reliability and efficiency.
Coordinate maintenance and production support with cross-functional teams.
Validate effectiveness of modifications and corrective actions.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Opportunities for professional development and technical guidance.
Engagement in safety and environmental standards.
Involvement in innovative technology implementation projects.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Engineer II, Equipment
Job Summary
The Equipment Engineer II is responsible for improving the reliability, efficiency, and productivity of battery manufacturing equipment. This role independently monitors equipment performance, troubleshoots equipment issues, conducts root cause analysis, and implements equipment improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support safe and stable production operations.
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze equipment performance, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), downtime, micro-stops, breakdown maintenance, yield, and line balance.
Troubleshoot equipment abnormalities and breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Design and review equipment-related work orders involving programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and support equipment-control modifications.
Install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, test, and commission production equipment across manufacturing processes such as winding, assembly, and formation.
Develop and implement equipment improvement activities to enhance reliability, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
Coordinate daily maintenance activities, equipment modifications, and production-support priorities with Maintenance, Production, Process, Quality, Controls, and other teams.
Monitor equipment performance following modifications or corrective actions and validate effectiveness of implemented solutions.
Support equipment installation, expansion, and technology implementation projects.
Provide technical support and guidance to technicians and less-experienced team members as needed.
Complete required technical documentation, work records, and equipment audits.
Maintain work areas in accordance with 5S/3R standards.
Follow all safety, PPE, cleanroom, and environmental requirements and support a safe working environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field.
Three or more years of equipment engineering experience in a manufacturing, production, or plant environment.
Demonstrated experience with production equipment, manufacturing processes, equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance improvement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and other required PPE, for scheduled shifts of up to 12 hours.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stoop, twist, bend, reach overhead, and sit or stand for extended periods.
Technical Skills
Equipment performance and production data analysis.
Manufacturing and production processes.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Design of Experiments (DOE).
2D/3D computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Programming or coding applicable to manufacturing or equipment systems.
Six Sigma methodology; certification or demonstrated practical application preferred.
