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Ultium Cells Equipment Technology Engineer in Warren, Ohio

Ultium Cells Overview:

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that will have the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment will be among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications.

Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Salary at $68,000 and up based on experience.

Position Description:

This position will be part of a technical team responsible for engineering work that includes continuous improvement, investigating and troubleshooting equipment/manufacturing/facility problems, analyzing production results, implementing and improving manufacturing methods and processes, and ensuring high yield and productivity in a highly automated manufacturing environment. His/her functions will also include interaction with internal and external customers and external vendors to solve urgent and complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives to provide support of all in-plant production as required. Position requires some on-call support.

Job Responsibilities:

An equipment tech. engineer ensures continuous process improvement and maintain machines through teamwork and clear communication. Co-work with production and process engineers and relative teams for success in the team’s goals and for future opportunities.

  • Design, control, and provide modification and improvement of the equipment

  • Trouble shooting and solving problems on the chronic errors/trouble

  • Find root cause analysis and reporting of major errors

  • Monitor and ensure running machines continuously to reduce breakdown time

  • Co-creation of documentation of the all the machines - creating and updating trouble shooting, work instructions, identifying problems, providing information about the course of the machine operation/maintenance during a shift and implementing preventive solutions

  • Support for production and maintenance in solving technical problems

  • Ensure compliance to safety and environmental regulations

  • Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, maintenance and inspection personnel

  • Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs

  • Practical knowledge and willingness to further develop in the area of mechanics / electrics / pneumatics and controls

  • Implements strategies to improve equipment uptime and availability

  • Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies:

  • Bachelor's Degree required, Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred

  • 1-3 Years Industrial Maintenance Engineering preferred

  • Bi-Lingual English/Korean preferred

  • Driven by objectives/KPI’s; consistent; and high personal ownership to upholding accountability to established standards and practices

  • Ability to use Logical thinking and decision making by focusing on identifying root cause objectively using data, analyzing production results, and following proven problem-solving methods

  • Knowledge of Mechanical/technical curiosity and mindset

  • Commitment and desire to learn our complex battery manufacturing processes with the goal of becoming a go-to resource for technical problem-solving discussions

  • Effective communication and presentation skills

  • MS Office tool-based report writing and oral communication skills

  • Ability to work well with individuals and teams across the company to achieve team goals and targets

  • Good computer, Troubleshooting, Problem-solving, Critical thinking skills

  • Ability to work well in a team environment a requirement

Total Rewards Information:

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

  • Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care

  • 100% Employer paid medical, dental and vision

  • Up to 20 paid holidays a year but no less than 17 paid holidays

  • Tuition Assistance for continuing education

  • Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles

  • Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone

  • Comfortable air-conditioned work environment

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

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