Maintenance Engineer

Imperium3 New York, Inc. (iM3NY) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Maintenance Engineer. This position will be responsible for the ensuring that machinery, systems, infrastructure, and equipment run optimally with minimal downtime, and reports to the Director of Facilities.

Imperium3 NY dba “iM3NY” is a startup Lithium Ion battery cell development and manufacturing company with HQ and high-volume manufacturing plant located in Endicott, NY. We have an advanced LMP cell that incorporates patented Bio Mineralization to create a BMLMP cell that leads the way in the category. We are well positioned for growth and expansion in the future by a well-conceived product road map with advanced chemistry for Gen 2 and Gen 3 products that are in advanced stages of research and development.

JOB DUTIES

Conducting and overseeing maintenance process audits, diagnosing faults.

Undertaking planned maintenance, establishing different maintenance procedures and protocols

Train staff on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.

Responding to major equipment breakdowns

Forecasting and strategic planning for system overhauls and upgrades, while considering long-term maintenance costs

Supervising other engineering and technical staff as needed

Procuring, testing, and commissioning specialist components, fixtures, or fittings

Working with the maintenance director and other executives to manage budgets.

Setting and tracking maintenance KPIs

Playing an active role in helping the organization set up and execute preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, or any other preferred maintenance program

Strategize on maintenance, work instruction and methods.

Create plant preventative maintenance procedures.

Plan routine maintenance of plant equipment and machinery.

Analyze breakdowns, diagnose faults, and supervise time critical equipment repairs.

Offer technical expertise to management, maintenance people like supervisor, and technicians.

Function as project development member to maintain new equipment.

Help oversee and control maintenance costs.

Manage budget for current and future equipment upgrades and replacements.

Schedule and obtain project material and manpower.

Check work-in-progress and during completion to meet specifications.

Estimate costs on equipment, systems and structures repair or replacement.

Support ongoing preventative maintenance program.

Lean manufacturing processes, and principles.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Proven understanding of PLCs

Lean 6 Sigma

Proven ability to perform the Job Duties listed above

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Previous work experience in Maintenance, ideally in a manufacturing setting

Previous work experience in Manufacturing

Previous experience with utilizing Inventory Management Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Systems Engineering - or equivalent work experience - strongly preferred