Process Optimization Engineer

2 days ago


Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States Ascend Elements Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Optimization Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team at Ascend Elements.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls design and troubleshooting of industrial manufacturing plants, with expertise in control system design for performance materials or similar manufacturing processes.

The selected engineer will be responsible for the overall process automation design and optimization of AE manufacturing facilities, including handling, discharge, and disassembly of spent EV batteries, shredding of such batteries, and chemical processing of this shredded material into new battery cathode.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and optimize process control systems to achieve continuous process optimization and downtime reduction.
  • Interface with EPC firms and construction contractors to effectively design and execute instrumentation and plant automation systems.
  • Lead efficiency improvement automation projects in multiple brown and green field sites.
  • Work with Quality team on quality control data management.
  • Support the production plant's technical staff to meet plant metrics with robust processes and quality systems based on the APQP tool kit.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Electrical, Process Controls, or Chemical Engineering with automation experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls design and troubleshooting of industrial manufacturing plants.
  • Knowledge of control system design for performance materials or similar manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with Control panel design and low voltage electrical system.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $110,000-$140,000 per year, depending on location and experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a cutting-edge company that is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials for electric vehicles. If you are a motivated and experienced engineer looking to make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply.



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