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Equipment Engineer, Cell Line

Gotion
Manteno, Illinois
Full Time
Posted October 30, 2025
$80k - $120k
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Job Description

An Equipment Engineer at Gotion Inc. is responsible for installing, commissioning, maintaining, and optimizing manufacturing equipment used in battery production, ensuring operational efficiency, safety compliance, and continuous improvement in a high-tech, bilingual environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, and validate manufacturing equipment for battery production
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
  • Optimize equipment performance through automation enhancements and process improvements
  • Provide technical support and training to production and maintenance teams
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical issues and improve equipment design
  • Ensure equipment and processes comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, with hands-on exposure to automated production equipment.
  • Proven expertise in installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial machinery.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, sensors, servo systems, and industrial automation.
  • Experience with troubleshooting control systems, mechanical components, and electrical systems.
  • Proficiency in CAD software for equipment design review and modification.
  • Ability to communicate in Mandarin is highly desired.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to equipment reliability.
  • Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication abilities.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for equipment support at supplier and production sites.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment while managing multiple projects.
  • Proficient in industrial automation, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and manufacturing equipment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with experience in root cause analysis and process optimization.
  • Bilingual English Chinese with the ability to work across engineering, production, and supplier teams.
  • Skilled in automation upgrades, efficiency optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Knowledge of ISO9001, IATF16949, and EHS regulations to ensure safe and compliant operations.
  • Experience in preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance strategies.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Willing to travel domestically and internationally for equipment installations and vendor coordination.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: 80k - 120k USD with a 15% bonus
Work schedule: Not explicitly specified
Work environment perks: Not explicitly specified
Additional benefits: Equal opportunity employment, inclusive culture, opportunities for travel domestically and internationally, training and upskilling in equipment operation and troubleshooting

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