Process Engineer- Battery

Requisition ID: 85355 

Job Category: Metals 

Location: Houston, TX, United States 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities? Apply today!

Hatch is currently seeking a Process Engineer- Battery Cell Assembly Manufacturing to join our Metals Practice in Pittsburgh, PA and Houston, TX. Our team consists of highly specialized engineers focused on applying emerging technologies to support Gigafactory projects across the USA! 

Responsibilities

• The battery cell process engineer will provide extensive support to the product design and manufacturing implementation efforts focusing on the assembly packaging process, formation end-of-line process
• Technical expert for the developing battery cell processes including Process Flow Diagram (PFD), equipment planning and approval of cell equipment specifications
• Work with equipment suppliers on design, build, validation and start-up of cell process equipment and automation
• Optimization of cell manufacturing line layout for assembly and formation end of line processes
• Support construction teams with specifications on building and facility requirements for assembly and formation end of line processes
• Support implementation of the safety specifications and equipment safety reviews
• Develop strategies for implementation of next generation battery cell technology
• Interface with leadership and support development of battery cell manufacturing strategies
• Support start-up and ramp up of manufacturing plants
• Development and implementation of Bill of Process and Bill of Equipment
• Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DoEs) to characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for manufacturability and quality
• Build process documentation to accurately define the process for equipment, quality, production etc.
• Continuously improve safety, quality, responsiveness, and cost
• Apply creativity and initiative
• Work with Product Engineering to ensure manufacturing and design requirements are compatible

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience in Battery Cells Manufacturing Assembly Packaging, Formation End-of-Line Process, or Factory Automation for Battery Cell processes and/or 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Development, Project Execution, or similar area
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Metalurgical Engineering.
• Experience applying process and equipment specifications and working developing manufacturing systems
• Experience with installation, debug, and start-up of high-volume manufacturing equipment
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing

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Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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