Senior process engineer - Formation

3400 EUR

Job description

Senior process engineer - Formation is going to produce lithium-ion batteries in high quality on a pilot line. The main duties and responsibilities are going to be specific to the Manufacturing Processes of Formation, OCV testing, IR testing, Degas, and Final Sealing of pouch lithium-ion batteries on a pilot line capable of producing 45 MWh per year.

• Develop, Design, Plan, Monitor, and Report on Manufacturing Processes to meet future production demand;

• Interact with Equipment suppliers, InoBat Facility Project Management Team, and the General Contractor to integrate the equipment into the facility;

• Contribute to installation, and commissioning of the equipment, including leading the verification of machine capabilities and Site Acceptance Test;

• Participate in Development of documentation, including Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, Process Flow Chart, Control Plan, FMEA and other related to manufacturing documents;

• Manage process documentation and systems related to manufactured product and new product designs.

• Identify bottlenecks and innovative solutions at production to lead development of new solutions;

• Ensure ongoing operation of the equipment by working closely with the Maintenance Department to keep equipment regularly maintained;

• Use effectively with cooperation with other departments tools and methodology of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, TQM.

• Develop and manage Process Specifications, Parameters and new Processes;

• Monitor Performance of the equipment, tools, and process through data analysis to ensure good quality of manufactured product;

• Develop solutions for equipment issues and improve process parameters to minimalize product quality issues and yield losses;

• Cooperate with Quality and Product Development departments to integrate new products and processes;

• Work in close cooperation and set up interfaces for successful alignment with construction, environmental, supply-chain and other work streams;

• Prepare engineering reports documenting results, conclusions and provides recommendations for next steps as appropriate;

• Communicate and interact well with others throughout the organization and with external suppliers and customers;

• Prepare project timing plans based on the required implementation schedule of new processes and operations;

• Develop cost estimates, resource, and planning schedules;

• Support sales teams through client interaction, proposal support and roadmap development.

Active contribution to:

• Zero accident working environment;

• Sustainable Technology to assure minimum negative impact on environment;

• Culture of innovation and organic growth for our external customers;

• High performing, empowered, self-motivated, and accountable culture across the organization.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s or Master´s degree in Engineering - Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent

Experience

• 2+ years’ proven working experience in manufacturing environment for Li-ion batteries

• Experience in process design, procurement, commissioning, and operation of lithium-ion battery production equipment (Aging, Formation, OCV, DCIR, Capa Grader, Degas, Folding)

• Experience in process development and process controls’ implementation, and focused optimization and troubleshooting support.

• Familiarity with related software packages (e.g. CAD, ERP, MES, MiniTab)

• Strong ability to work in a structured and detailed way, ensuring timelines, budgets and detailed requirements are monitored and achieved.

• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, understand quotations and timelines associated with project development.

• Experience within a fast paced work environment is an advantage

• Experience dealing with complexity in a multi-national environment

• Direct or theoretical knowledge of electrode making, and assembly processes will be an advantage

• Proven experience in development projects of process (Aging -> EOL) will be an advantage

Other requirements

• Familiarity with applicable health & safety regulations. Direct knowledge stacking, tab welding, pouch insertion, side sealing, electrolyte filling and top sealing of lithium-ion pouch cells.

• Strong ability to work in a structured and detailed way, ensuring timelines, budgets and detailed requirements are monitored and achieved.

• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, understand quotations and timelines associated with project development.

Benefits

Benefits at InoBat

Company description

InoBat is a Slovakia-based R&D and production company established in January 2019 focusing on the development of innovative battery and energy solutions across the whole value chain. At InoBat, sustainability lies at its core, with our aim to create meaningful impact - such as the acceleration of the world's transition to electromobility and redefinition of the life on the move. Headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, we attract global talents to whom green future is a number one priority. We focus on enhancing a culture of co-creation and offer a wide network of like-minded individuals, who wish to be at the forefront of the energy revolution.

We celebrate and thrive on diversity across the organisation - we give emphasis to merits, ownership, and personal growth without glass ceilings. At InoBat, we focus on entrepreneurial leadership, with proactive approach and value creation, as the growth of our employees means the growth of us as a company.