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Our Pilot Plant in Sparks, Nevada will be the first integrated implementation of our multi-step processing train for the full mechanical processing, physical separations, chemical extractions, and production of commercial-scale battery metals that will be resold back into the battery manufacturing supply chain to enact a low-cost, low environmental impact, and domestically sourced closed-loop circular economy.\nAs our Equipment Engineer, you will sustain and improve the operations of our proprietary lithium-ion battery recycling processes. This candidate will collaborate with our engineering team and various internal and external experts to ensure the successful operation of our facility. The ideal candidate will be familiar with sustaining large manufacturing operations, troubleshooting, maintaining industrial equipment and all factors that go into the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). The candidate will be a problem-solver and have a keen interest in operating first-in-kind process systems. This should include a constant focus on evaluating current processing steps and proposing and developing next-generation solutions to continuously improve system performance and operability. This position will report to our Director of Engineering.\nRequirements\nSustain 24/7 production operations by responding and recovering to down equipment.\nSupport commissioning activities of future expansion plans for our first-in-kind battery recycling process.\nImplement process improvement projects to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). \nSupport PLC and SCADA development teams throughout the lifecycle of a project by updating, troubleshooting, and maintaining IEC-61131 complaint PLC programming languages and SCADA software.\nWork with the operations team to author documentation including but not limited to Operating Procedures, Preventative Maintenance Plans, Spare Parts Lists etc. \nTroubleshoot down equipment and implement solutions to address root cause (Conveyors, Motors, Pumps, Valves etc.). \nProduce mechanical design, manufacturing concept drawings and layouts in AutoCAD.\nIterate on technical improvements to novel processing steps for extracting high purity battery materials consistently from various feedstocks. \nReview and update document records for the equipment systems (e.g., Equipment Data, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Controls Narratives, and Wiring Diagrams, loop diagrams, and layout drawings)\nMinimum Qualifications\nBackground in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Mechatronics preferred) \n3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. \nExperience with troubleshooting and commissioning first-in-kind manufacturing lines.\nExperience implementing data-driven improvements to operational lines (DOE, Change Management).\nExperience in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.\nExperience troubleshooting safety systems for manufacturing lines.\nWorking knowledge of mechatronics and discrete control strategies (conveyance, safety interlocks, PLC).\nWorking knowledge Autodesk Software: Revit, AutoCAD and/or Navisworks. \nAbility to positively collaborate in a team environment.\nBenefits\nCompetitive salary \nCompany-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance \nParental Leave\nCompany-sponsored Employee Assistance Program \nStock options \n401(K) \nFlexible paid time off \nExpected Pay Range\n$80k - $120k per year.\nCompensation for this position may vary based on a number of individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The total compensation package may also include additional components such as bonus, equity, and benefits, which will be detailed upon offer of employment.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAmerican 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.\nAmericans With Disabilities Act\nAmerican Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. 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