Manufacturing Engineer
- Full-time
Company Description
EnPower, Inc. is an early-stage startup developing next-generation Li-ion batteries that have fast-charging and long cycle-life capabilities—critical enablers to the mass electrification of vehicles. Our R&D, pilot-manufacturing, and sales operations are based out of our engineering facility & headquarters located in the north Phoenix - Deer Valley area where we are producing hundreds of >3.0Ah pouch cells per week. We are passionate about what we do, and are looking for high-voltage, high-ampere individuals to join our team!
Job Description
EnPower is looking for a highly-motivated manufacturing engineer to accelerate our next generation battery cell manufacturing program. This role will be involved in the design, development, commissioning and ramping of high-speed automated equipment, while working in a cross-functional team to test, validate, and roll-out process and product design changes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive design, development, and commissioning the ramp of complex and custom high speed automated manufacturing equipment
- Design equipment fixtures/process kits to add functionality and improve productivity
- Work collaboratively as the equipment expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high-quality parts.
- Become owner/subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements
- Build training material, maintenance routines, and related documentation for equipment life cycle management
- Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment that meets or exceeds regulations or best practices.
- Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations
- Participate in supplier equipment FAT and SAT
- Debug and optimize automated processes to reduce cycle time and maximize OEE.
- Develop and manage FMEA risk assessments to prioritize equipment improvement projects and ensure sufficient repair strategies.
- Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.
Qualifications
- Either a BS with 6+ years’ relevant experience or an MS with 3+ years relevant experience in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent in a high volume manufacturing environment
- 3D CAD design experience in production equipment/fixtures design, creating/validating layouts, tooling drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics
- Strong engineering foundations. Aptitude to learn
- Demonstrated experience ramping equipment into manufacturing – Pick-N-Place stations, automation assembly equipment, web handling, design of electromechanical systems, parts, and material feeding, PLCs, motion controls, vision systems, and data capture
- Demonstrated experience solving complex electromechanical and software systems with limited documentation to debug issues, build process know-how, and kick off improvement projects
- Structured thinking and problem-solving abilities. Proven through a number of root cause analysis following a data-driven approach, statistical software (JMP) is a plus
- Experience with robot programming, backup and restoration a plus
- Experience in high volume and high-speed manufacturing is highly desired
Additional Information
COMPANY FIT
- Self-driven, independent, and capable of solving problems on the fly
- Effective communicator using precise language
- Ability to work in a diverse, intellectually-challenging, and rapid-paced team
- Must love dogs
- Must be AUTHORIZED to work in the US
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.