Equipment Engineer - Battery Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Equipment Engineer – Battery Manufacturing

Location : Lansing, MI

Department : Equipment Technology / Maintenance Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

About Us :

We are a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturing, providing high-performance energy solutions for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Our state-of-the-art facility integrates precision coating, calendaring, and assembly technologies to ensure world-class product quality and efficiency.

Position Summary :

The Equipment Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, continuous improvement, and technical optimization of battery production equipment across electrode, cell, and module assembly lines. The role includes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance planning, process support, and collaboration with global OEMs and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities :

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain automated equipment such as coaters, slitters, presses, dryers, and mixing systems.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for equipment downtime and yield issues.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure high uptime.
• Collaborate with process and quality engineers to optimize OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, FAT / SAT, and I / O verification with vendors.
• Manage spare parts inventory, documentation, and maintenance records.
• Develop and update equipment SOPs, Preventative Maintenance, Breakdown Maintenance checklists, and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and cleanroom standards.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians and production teams.

Qualifications :

Preferred :

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