Production Process Engineer

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.

As our Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will support and enhance the operations of our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling processes. This individual will work closely with our engineering team and a variety of internal and external experts to ensure the effective functioning of our facility. The ideal candidate will possess a history of process enhancement, problem-solving skills, and a capability to improve methodologies in a unique process system. This role involves consistently assessing existing processing steps and recommending and developing advanced solutions to perpetually enhance system performance and operability. This position will report to the Director of Engineering.

Requirements

• Understand process capability of the battery recycling system through data analysis and in-depth knowledge of the process.
• Utilize process improvement techniques (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC etc.) to further improve battery recycling process.
• Define system and equipment alarms using Statistical Process Control techniques to notify and / or shut down equipment during out-of-control events.
• Troubleshoot down equipment and implement solutions to address root cause (Conveyors, Motors, Pumps, Valves etc.).
• Support specification of a factory MES system. Support integration, commissioning and troubleshooting of MES system to ensure product meets company needs.
• Develop clear data collection, analysis and visualization tools using software such as MySQL, Python, Minitab, JMP, Tableau and Ignition.
• Keep document records for the equipment system up to date (e.g., Equipment Data, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Controls Narratives, and Wiring Diagrams)
• Support commissioning activities of future expansion plans for our first-in-kind battery recycling process.

Qualifications

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.