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Job Description
The Equipment Engineer Lead oversees the installation, optimization, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment in a battery production facility, providing technical leadership, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety in a fast-paced, bilingual environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and validation in battery manufacturing lines
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime
- Lead troubleshooting and resolve issues related to automation, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Drive equipment optimization projects to improve throughput, yield, and efficiency
- Mentor and lead equipment engineers and technicians, supporting team development and resource allocation
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical issues and ensure equipment performance
- Apply process-improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to enhance equipment reliability and reduce waste
- Ensure equipment compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (ISO9001, IATF16949)
- Conduct risk assessments and enforce safe operating practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in advanced manufacturing equipment.
- At least 2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
- Strong expertise in PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servo systems, and industrial automation.
- Skilled in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and equipment optimization.
- Proficiency with CAD tools and technical documentation.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Support team development through training, coaching, and performance guidance.
- Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of key production equipment.
- Review technical documentation and coordinate with vendors to resolve issues.
- Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for major equipment failures and drive corrective actions.
- Provide expert troubleshooting support for automation, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Drive automation upgrades and equipment optimization projects to improve throughput, yield, and efficiency.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and process-improvement methodologies to reduce waste and enhance reliability.
- Ensure all equipment complies with safety, quality, and regulatory standards ISO9001, IATF16949.
- Lead risk assessments and enforce safe operating practices.
- Strong safety and compliance orientation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule not specified
Work environment perks include a bilingual English-Chinese environment, opportunities for cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on safety and compliance
Additional benefits include opportunities for training, coaching, performance guidance, and involvement in automation upgrades and process improvement projects
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