Equipment Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support the installation, commissioning, and startup of new manufacturing equipment and systems
• Understand battery manufacturing equipment and processes and perform equipment evaluations and test runs to support production and quality objectives
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation-related equipment issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve operational performance
• Complete equipment-related work orders and maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation
• Support equipment modifications and improvement projects including PLC logic updates, equipment redesigns, automation improvements, and process optimization initiatives
• Monitor equipment performance following repairs, upgrades, and improvements to verify effectiveness and sustainability
• Analyze equipment performance data, including OEE, downtime, breakdown frequency, yield losses, and micro-stoppages to identify root causes and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare reports and present findings related to equipment performance, reliability, and continuous improvement activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Maintenance, Quality, Controls, and Process Engineering to support manufacturing operations
• Communicate with Korean-speaking engineers, equipment manufacturers, and headquarters personnel regarding equipment performance, troubleshooting, engineering changes, and technical support activities as needed
• Aid in developing and maintaining troubleshooting guides, work instructions, preventive maintenance procedures, and technical documentation
• Assist in routine audits, inspections, and compliance activities as required
• Absorb and train operators, technicians, and new engineers on equipment operation, troubleshooting techniques, maintenance practices, and process improvements as needed
• Follow established work instructions, standard operating procedures, and company policies
• Comply with all safety requirements including PPE usage, machine guarding, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Participate in and successfully complete all required training programs
• Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required
• Candidates with equivalent technical education, military training, internship experience, co-op experience, or demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude may also be considered
• Proficiency in English is required; bilingual capability in Korean is highly preferred and considered a strong plus, but not mandatory
• Experience 1+ years of experience supporting manufacturing equipment, automation systems, maintenance, engineering, or related industrial operations preferred
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, or improving manufacturing equipment preferred
• Experience supporting Mitsubishi PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems preferred
• Experience analyzing equipment performance, downtime, OEE metrics, or manufacturing process improvements preferred
• Internship, co-op, apprenticeship, military technical training, senior design projects, or equivalent hands-on technical experience may be considered in lieu of professional experience
• Work Authorization Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship