Job Description
The Controls Engineer at Gotion Inc. will support and optimize manufacturing processes for lithium battery pack modules by managing process stability, quality, and automation systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure efficient production.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily manufacturing activities to ensure process stability, quality, and efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve manufacturing processes and equipment
- Lead equipment and line qualification during initial process ramp-up
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives using problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including Work Instructions and Operation Instructions, and train production staff
- Support automation and controls system integration, including PLC programming, HMI design, and Industry 4.0 solutions
- Partner with maintenance teams to ensure equipment uptime and troubleshoot electrical and control system issues
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering with a strong focus on control systems and automation.
- Hands-on experience with Cell assembly processes.
- Proficiency in PLC programming, preferably with Siemens 1500 PLCs.
- Experience in HMI development and SCADA systems.
- Familiarity with robotics, machine vision, and industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet IP, Modbus, and ProfiNet.
- Ability to develop and maintain critical process documentation, including Work Instructions (WI) and Operation Instructions (OI).
- Ability to provide training to production employees on manufacturing processes.
- Experience in supporting and optimizing manufacturing processes to meet or exceed target yield, capabilities, throughput, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Experience in establishing robust control plans and in-process quality checks in collaboration with Quality and cross-functional teams.
- Experience leading equipment and line qualification during initial process ramp-up and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience utilizing advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques, leveraging quality and statistical tools.
- Experience supporting the integration of automation and controls systems, including PLC programming, HMI design, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control system issues and recommend improvements in collaboration with maintenance teams.
Benefits & Perks
U.S. base salary range of $80,000 to $120,000, plus eligibility for bonus and benefits
Work environment with opportunities for automation and controls system integration, including PLC programming, HMI design, and Industry 4.0 solutions
Training and development through development and maintenance of process documentation, Work Instructions, and Operation Instructions
Collaborative and inclusive work culture promoting diversity and equal opportunity
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