Production Process Engineer

About the role

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Understand process capability of the battery recycling system through data analysis and in-depth knowledge of the process.
• Utilize process improvement techniques (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC etc.) to further improve battery recycling process.
• Define system and equipment alarms using Statistical Process Control techniques to notify and/or shut down equipment during out-of-control events.
• Troubleshoot down equipment and implement solutions to address root cause (Conveyors, Motors, Pumps, Valves etc.).
• Support specification of a factory MES system.
• Support integration, commissioning and troubleshooting of MES system to ensure product meets company needs.
• Develop clear data collection, analysis and visualization tools using software such as MySQL, Python, Minitab, JMP, Tableau and Ignition.
• Keep document records for the equipment system up to date (e.g., Equipment Data, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Controls Narratives, and Wiring Diagrams)
• Support commissioning activities of future expansion plans for our first-in-kind battery recycling process

Requirements

• Background in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial preferred)
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with troubleshooting and commissioning first-in-kind manufacturing lines
• Experience with MES systems, preferably integration of MES systems
• Experience implementing data-driven improvements to operational lines (DOE, Change Management)
• Experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Working knowledge Autodesk Software: Revit, AutoCAD and/or Navisworks.
• Ability to positively collaborate in a team environment

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial preferred)
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with troubleshooting and commissioning first-in-kind manufacturing lines
• Experience with MES systems, preferably integration of MES systems
• Experience implementing data-driven improvements to operational lines (DOE, Change Management)
• Experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Working knowledge Autodesk Software: Revit, AutoCAD and/or Navisworks.
• Ability to positively collaborate in a team environment

Skills

• Data analysis
• Process improvement techniques (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Technical writing
• Software proficiency (MySQL, Python, Minitab, JMP, Tableau, Ignition)
• Autodesk Software: Revit, AutoCAD and/or Navisworks

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Parental Leave
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Stock options
• 401(K)
• Flexible paid time off

Pay

Expected Pay Range $60k - $110k per year. Compensation for this position may vary based on a number of individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Stock Options
• 401(k)
• Flexible Paid Time Off