Job Description
The Junior Equipment Engineer supports the installation, maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing equipment for lithium battery production in a fast-paced, automated environment, working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and safe operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist senior engineers with installation, commissioning, and validation of manufacturing equipment used in lithium battery production
- Support preventive maintenance activities to ensure equipment stability and minimize downtime
- Troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, and automation-related equipment issues
- Document issues, corrective actions, and maintenance records according to company procedures
- Collect and analyze equipment performance and downtime data
- Support equipment parameter adjustments and optimization efforts
- Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment efficiency, yield, and reliability
- Provide hands-on support during daily manufacturing operations
- Assist in developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
- Support communication with equipment vendors for troubleshooting, spare parts, and technical follow-ups
- Collaborate with process engineering, quality, production, and EHS teams to meet manufacturing goals
- Follow safety policies and support compliance with quality and regulatory standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- 0 to 2 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, or project-based experience
- Basic understanding of industrial equipment, automation, or manufacturing systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and equipment documentation
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing factory environment
- Support installation, commissioning, and validation of equipment used in electrode manufacturing processes such as coating, calendaring, stacking, winding, electrolyte injection, sealing, formation, and packaging
- Assist with equipment acceptance testing (FAT, SAT) and documentation under guidance
- Help coordinate activities with vendors and internal teams during equipment setup
- Support preventive maintenance activities to ensure stable equipment operation and minimize downtime
- Assist in troubleshooting basic mechanical, electrical, and automation-related equipment issues
- Document issues, corrective actions, and maintenance records in accordance with company procedures
- Escalate complex problems to senior engineers as needed
- Collect and analyze basic equipment performance and downtime data
- Support equipment parameter adjustments and optimization efforts under supervision
- Participate in continuous improvement projects related to equipment efficiency, yield, and reliability
- Provide hands-on support to production and maintenance teams during daily operations
- Assist in developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
- Participate in equipment and safety training sessions to gain technical proficiency
- Support communication with equipment vendors for troubleshooting, spare parts, and technical follow-ups
- Work cross-functionally with process engineering, quality, production, and EHS teams to support manufacturing goals
- Follow company safety policies and EHS requirements at all times
- Support compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards such as ISO9001 and IATF16949
- Participate in safety inspections, risk assessments, and improvement initiatives as assigned
- Willingness to support occasional domestic or international travel for training or vendor support
- Ability to support off-shift activities during equipment installation or ramp-up phases
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule includes support for off-shift activities and potential travel for training or vendor support
Work environment perks include a fast-paced, automated manufacturing environment with opportunities for hands-on learning and continuous improvement
Additional benefits include opportunities for professional development, safety training, and participation in safety inspections and risk assessments
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