Gotion
Equipment Engineer, Cell Line
Manteno, Illinois. Posted 21 months ago
The role
You will ensure the installation, optimization, and maintenance of advanced manufacturing equipment for battery production. You will work with vendors and production teams to drive efficiency and reliability in high-tech production lines.
What you will do
- Lead installation, commissioning, and validation of equipment used in electrode manufacturing, coating, calendaring, stacking/winding, electrolyte injection, sealing, formation, and packaging.
- Ensure equipment meets process specifications, operational requirements, and safety standards.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot technical challenges.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.
- Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Provide on-site and remote support for emergency repairs.
- Drive automation enhancements and technical upgrades to increase throughput and reduce costs.
- Analyze equipment performance data to optimize system settings.
- Provide hands-on technical support and training to production and maintenance teams.
- Liaise with equipment manufacturers and suppliers regarding design and performance.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, with hands-on exposure to automated production equipment.
- Proven expertise in installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial machinery.
- Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, sensors, servo systems, and industrial automation.
- Experience with troubleshooting control systems, mechanical components, and electrical systems.
- Proficiency in CAD software for equipment design review and modification.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication abilities.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for equipment support at supplier and production sites.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment while managing multiple projects.
- Bilingual (English & Chinese).
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization techniques
- Ability to communicate in Mandarin is highly desired
Benefits
- benefits
About the company
Gotion is a leading battery manufacturer specializing in innovative and sustainable energy solutions. The company innovates in next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies.