Job Description
The Equipment Engineer 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, fast-paced 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 upgrades and process adjustments
- 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.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for equipment support at supplier and production sites.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to equipment reliability.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication abilities, including bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment while managing multiple projects.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements such as ISO9001, IATF16949, and EHS regulations.
- Experience in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs, conducting root cause analysis (RCA), and executing corrective actions.
- Ability to collaborate with vendors, process engineers, quality teams, and production managers to optimize equipment performance.
- Ability to develop and lead training sessions for operators and technicians on equipment operation, safety protocols, and troubleshooting techniques.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: 80k - 120k USD with 15% bonus
Work schedule: Not explicitly specified
Work environment perks: Opportunities for international travel, collaborative cross-functional teams, training and upskilling opportunities
Additional benefits: Equal opportunity employment, inclusive culture, safety and regulatory compliance, potential for career growth in a green energy company
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