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, 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 troubleshoot equipment failures
- Optimize equipment performance through automation enhancements and process improvements
- Provide technical support and training to production and maintenance teams
- Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, 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 in English and 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.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for equipment installations and vendor coordination.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: 80k - 120k USD with 15% bonus
Work schedule: Not explicitly specified
Work environment perks: Not explicitly specified
Additional benefits: Opportunities for domestic and international travel, inclusive and diverse workplace culture, training and upskilling in equipment operation and safety, participation in safety and environmental initiatives
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