Process Engineer, Cell Manufacturing

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• $80K — $95K *
Belleville, MI 48111In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in battery manufacturing or electrochemical processes
  • Familiarity with energy storage or automotive high-reliability environments
  • Experience supporting new line launches and scale-up operations
  • Knowledge of digital production tracking systems like MES
  • Strong troubleshooting skills related to manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

  • Execute and monitor cell manufacturing processes, handling equipment setup and operation
  • Act as a subject-matter expert for formation process standards and execution
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment issues impacting production yield
  • Maintain and document compliance with production records and quality standards
  • Collaborate on process changes and improvements during manufacturing trials
  • Train and mentor junior technicians in cell manufacturing
  • Champion safety and compliance practices in high-energy and chemical environments

Benefits

  • Supportive work culture focused on safety and quality
  • Opportunities for advanced training and career development
  • Collaboration with skilled teams on cutting-edge technology
  • Engagement in innovative projects within the energy storage sector
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process Execution & Technical Expertise

  • Execute and oversee cell manufacturing processes, including setup, operation, and monitoring of equipment in electrode, assembly and formation
  • Serve as the subject-matter expert for formation process execution and standard work
  • Identify abnormal process behavior and take immediate corrective action to protect product quality and safety


Advanced Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues affecting yield, throughput, or safety
  • Diagnosing manufacturing-related failures using data trends, equipment feedback, and historical knowledge
  • Escalate issues appropriately and partner with engineering to resolve root causes


Quality & Documentation

  • Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and quality requirements
  • Maintain accurate and complete production, batch, and deviation records
  • Support quality investigations, audits, and corrective actions related to formation


Process Improvement & Engineering Support

  • Collaborate with manufacturing team members on process changes, trials, and scale-up activities
  • Provide practical, floor-level input into process design, equipment changes, and manufacturability
  • Support implementation and validation of new equipment, tooling, or process changes


Mentorship & Floor Leadership

  • Train and mentor junior and mid-level technicians
  • Act as a technical reference for supervisors and other manufacturing team members regarding cell manufacturing processes
  • Promote a disciplined, safety-focused, and quality-driven culture on the production floor


Safety & Compliance

  • Champion safety practices related to high-energy systems, electrical equipment, and chemical handling
  • Identify hazards, near misses, and process risks; support mitigation efforts
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Direct experience in battery manufacturing, battery formation, or electrochemical processes
  • Experience in energy storage, EV, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
  • Experience supporting new line launches, pilot lines, or manufacturing scale-ups
  • Familiarity with MES or digital production tracking systems


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in energy storage, EV, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
  • Experience supporting new line launches, pilot lines, or manufacturing scale-up
  • Consistent attendance, punctuality, and readiness for assigned shifts
  • Effective communication across shifts and teams Demonstrated ownership of process outcomes and equipment condition
  • Trusted to operate independently with minimal supervision


* Ladders Estimates

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