Battery Engineer

Battery EngineerAre you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Battery Engineer to work onsite at our client in Liberty, NCWho we are:LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about usWhat you will be doing:Participate in daily written and verbal reports up to Senior Manager level.Developing process plans for battery production lines within the Battery PE department with direct support from the Manager.Working in a collaborative team environment (supporting other Engineers, Construction Management Group, Technicians, Vendors, General Contractors, etc.) to achieve project milestones.Equipment procurement, installation planning to execution, commissioning, pre-production trials, and launch of battery production lines.Participate in advanced cleanliness protocols (clean room) necessary for assigned area of battery manufacturing.Lead and/or support equipment trials at vendors prior to shipping and on the manufacturing floor after installation ensuring all targets are met for safety, quality and productivity.Support shop floor-level implementation of network systems, which includes andon and Manufacturing Execution System (MES), as well as connectivity to higher level IT-managed systems, i.e. Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM).Support battery network system plans and specifications, applying knowledge of OPC-UA, CC-Link, SQL, and SCADA system implementation.Configuring manufacturing equipment PLCs (primarily Mitsubishi) for network systems connectivity using SLMP, Ethernet TCP, and Ethernet IP protocols.Punchlist item identification, root cause analysis, and countermeasure managementKPI summarization, mass-production handover, and production issues supportCross-functional team engagement (domestic and international) to discuss open items and key project schedules/milestones.Creating and maintaining detailed schedules for assigned areas.Maintain budgets for assigned areas.Completing internal and external trainingWhat you'll need to be successful:Essential:Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field.3+ years of equivalent professional experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience in production preparation and execution of capital projects, preferably from initial strategy planning to the start of mass production.Project management experience dealing with capital investments greater than $0.5M.Experience in creating and maintaining detailed schedules including milestone achievement for manufacturing equipment installation.Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings including building facilities and process equipment drawings.Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).Proficiency with 2D and 3D drafting software such as AutoCAD.PLC experience including the ability to Read, interpret and modify.Ability for business travel, both domestic and international up to 10%.Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods (such as July and December shutdown) as needed, based on project condition and schedule.SQL / Oracle or other database experience.Experience with Cisco networks and maintain a machine network.Experience using Ignition for programming Andon visualization and other tools. Preferred:Mitsubishi PLC Programming experienceSCADA Systems experienceMES experienceExperience with Kepware software or similar SCADA Data systemsWhat you'll get:Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA401K with a match and immediate vestingShort-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsOngoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership DevelopmentThe opportunity to work on industry leading projects