Battery Process Engineer

2 days ago

Florence, United States AESC US LLC Full time
About AESC US LLC 

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan, and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world’s leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries. 

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities. 

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for equipment installation and startup in the Electrode production segment for Li-Ion battery production, achieving process efficiency, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and want to be part of a team that drives positive change in the world, this is the opportunity for you.

What You Will Do 
  • Implement and launch all manufacturing processes in your assigned area to production readiness, then support past SOP.
  • Install, commission and qualify new equipment and tooling for production implementation in collaboration with vendors and internal teams.
  • Use root cause analyses, DOE, and other established tools to achieve and improve processes capability.
  • Support development and maintenance of process documents such as Work Instructions (WI)
  • Conduct training for production employees like technicians, team leaders, and Maintenance personnel.
  • Own the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) process for your assigned area, document lessons learned and drive continuous improvement initiatives for the manufacturing process.
What You Need
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Foreign language proficiency is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Minitab, CAD, and Data Analysis tools.
  • Knowledge and experience in quality tools such as DOE, FMEA, and 8D.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
  • Experience in high-volume roll-type foil material processing, like coating, slitting, lamination is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in ISO-certified production environments is a plus.
What is “Nice to Have”?
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Process/Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field. Advanced degree is an advantage.

Travel

Overseas and domestic travel required, up to 25% during industrialization phase. Must be able to travel to vendors and/or sister locations in China, South Korea, or Japan as needed.

What We Offer 

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission. 

We offer: 

  • Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
  • Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K with company match 
  • Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
  • Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
  • Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
  • Tuition reimbursement
Application Process 

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day. 
  • Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

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