Process Engineer

All About You

This position exists to support production activities for lithium-ion cell electrode manufacturing. Candidates must have strong experience in process development and control in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, or similar industries. You should also have a working knowledge of web handling and roll to roll operations. This position will create, improve and maintain processes for the electrode fabrication, via hands-on experience.

Requirements

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.

We prefer candidates with at least three to five years of work experience in a related field.

Background utilizing Six Sigma Methodologies (root cause analysis/problem solving).

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.

Should have highly competent organizational skills.

Should have CAD experience but not exclusively in a design role.

Should have floor support experience with involvement in equipment troubleshooting and upgrades.

Should also have experience in lean, from the mechanical side, i.e. tooling design to improve process efficiency, poke yoke process design, etc…

Ideal candidates will be self-starting, goal-oriented and project driven.

Experience with slurry mixing, rheology, and characterization of mix properties.

Continued process improvement (yield / revenue enhancement).

Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment functions.

Machine controls comprehension.

PPE safety

Use of inspection and measurement equipment

Understanding of mechanical & electrical drawings.

Background in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

Technical writing (such as work instructions).

Competent proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Knowledge of configuration management.

MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER

Responsibilities

Working with the production team to meet customer delivery schedules.

Assist with scaling up of formulations from pilot to production levels.

Optimization of individual unit operations with designs of experiments and other techniques.

Assists with the installation, development, and modification of production scale chemical, mixing, and coating equipment in conjunction with pilot scale and lab processes. This may include working with equipment engineers in RFQs, FAT/SAT, and validation trials.

Working with team of R&D scientists on new formulation, characterization of raw materials, and process development

Work with new suppliers and manufacturers to introduce new techniques and state of the art equipment and processes.

Track and complete program tasks for development & manufacturing of electrode to be shipped to international customers.

Hands on observations of in process quality and impact on downstream operations.

Incorporating feedback from our highly skilled assembly technicians.

Support project activities for our Aerospace, Defense and Racing customers.

Work with the Production team and Program Managers for production needs in a fast-paced environment.

Act as liaison and subject matter expert in cooperation with counterparts in other Saft research and manufacturing sites throughout the world.

Utilizing skills set for: scrap reduction, technical writing, problem solving, new product introduction, continuous improvement, and quality assurance.

Prepare work instruction and work with operators and technicians in the preparation of development products.

With work industrialization and production process team for the implementation of new products into production.

Act as the technical liaison for new electrode development programs funded by other sites in Saft.

What We Offer

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us

Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries.

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible. The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.

Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.