Controls Engineer

Company:  Ultium Cells
Location: Warren
Closing Date: 28/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Ultium Cells Overview:Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that will have the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment will be among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications.Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.Position Description:This position will be part of a technical team responsible for engineering work that includes continuous improvement, investigating and troubleshooting equipment/manufacturing/facility problems, analyzing production results, implementing and improving manufacturing methods and processes, and ensuring high yield and productivity in a highly automated manufacturing environment. His/her functions will also include interaction with internal and external customers and external vendors to solve urgent and complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives to provide support of all in-plant production as required. Position requires some on-call support.Job Responsibilities:The Manufacturing Engineering is a key partner in organization responsible for the Electrode process technology. The engineer will be trained and developed in Mitsubishi PLC programming to:Program the automation and controls systems of various manufacturers (Italy, Japan, Korea)Create, monitor, and modify logic for program design, simulation and testing, start-up, and troubleshootingManipulate these items using Mitsubishi:Q Series PLCNetworking with CC-Link & SSCNET IIIMotion control with servo motor & robotIntegrate and implement various systems such as: Bar Code & RFID Reading, Robot, Ultrasonic Welding, Vision, Weigh Scale, Gas Sampling, etc.Additional duties as assignedQualifications and Competencies:Bachelor of Science or associate degree in electrical engineering preferred or Automation (or related) required.0 to 3 Years Industrial Controls Experience- Experience working in a manufacturing or automotive engineering environment through an internship, co-op, entry level job role, or similar highly preferred.Exposure to controls and electrical systems design, automation, mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing assembly equipmentProactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skillsExposure or education in Battery systems or processes a plus but not requiredBilingual Korean/English preferredAbility to work well in a team environmentPromote workplace safetyTotal Rewards Information:We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care100% Employer paid medical, dental and visionUp to 20 paid holidays a year but no less than 17 paid holidaysTuition Assistance for continuing educationVehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehiclesCommunication Stipend for Personal Cell PhoneComfortable air-conditioned work environmentUltium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

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