Job Description

The Sr. Manufacturing Controls Engineer will be responsible for the multitude of steps in the entire battery manufacturing processes from mixing through cell formation. As each individual step in the battery cell manufacturing process is critical for high-performing batteries, the Sr. Manufacturing Control Engineer will work cross-functionally to ensure that PLC and software control systems for all of the equipment in the manufacturing process. You must be dexterous and detail oriented. The Sr. Manufacturing Controls Engineer will primarily be responsible for individual or multi-steps in the manufacturing process. The Sr. Manufacturing Controls engineer will be responsible for identifying, qualifying and driving continuous improvement on the equipment used in cell manufacturing. Expected duties include driving yield improvement, increasing throughput in the entire cell assembly process, identifying various types of metrology equipment that allow or real time control and adjustment to the equipment and process to create the highest quality and lowest total cost cell in the market.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for talented Controls Engineers to join us to collaborate and mentor cross functionally with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to develop equipment, processes, and products while ensuring the highest quality and safety in our battery cells.

As an Automation Controls Engineer, you will develop the processes and high-speed equipment to enable high volume cell manufacturing. To develop the cell manufacturing process, you will identify technologies for use in cell manufacturing, such as machine vision, linear servo conveyance, laser cutting/welding, etc., and develop the application of those technologies to optimize the cell manufacturing process and equipment. Equipment design responsibilities will include the design of sensing strategies, specification of appropriate hardware and components, and implementation of robust control strategies, reliable safety systems, and operator-friendly HMIs. Help to develop controls standards and specifications.

When working with vendors to develop manufacturing equipment, you will assist with RFQ preparation, design reviews, and commissioning. You will establish test plans and control test plan execution at vendor and EnPower facilities during installation and buy-off (FAT, SAT, Safety Buyoff). Throughout the process, you will follow up with vendors to keep track of high-level project goals and ensure project success by highlighting challenges early and working collaboratively to mitigate gaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters in Electrical Engineering, Controls & Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, or similar technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on Controls Engineering or Applications Engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with common controls hardware components used in high volume manufacturing
• Experience programming Siemens, Allen Bradley, or Beckhoff PLCs
• Experience programming safety PLCs (SIMATIC Safety Integrated, Allen Bradley Control Logix, or Beckhoff TwinSAFE)
• Deep knowledge of safety standards (ANSI/RAI15.06, ISO 13849, IEC 62061)
• Experience programming HMIs using Ignition, SIMATIC WinCC or TwinCAT HMI, or similar
• Ability to deep dive into manufacturing processes and technologies and become a subject matter expert
• Experience programming and simulating industrial robotics (Fanuc, Kuka, or similar)

BONUS:

• Deep knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A)
• Prior experience developing detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical, EPlan, or similar)
• Experience with industrial vision systems and lighting

COMPANY FIT 

·        Self-driven, independent, and capable of solving problems on the fly 

·        Passionate about the work, the team, and the planet

·        Ability to work in a diverse, intellectually challenging, and rapid-paced team 

·        Must love dogs  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.