Project Engineer

Battery Manufacturing Project Engineer – Controls & Network SystemsEngineering is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to support battery production line installation, commissioning, network systems integration, and manufacturing launch activities within a fast-paced advanced manufacturing environment.This role will support production preparation from equipment procurement through startup and mass production handover while collaborating with engineering teams, construction management, vendors, technicians, and contractors to ensure successful project execution.The ideal candidate will have experience supporting capital equipment projects, manufacturing controls systems, PLC integration, MES/SCADA systems, and production launch activities within an industrial manufacturing environment.Participate in daily written and verbal project reporting up to Senior Manager levelDevelop process plans for battery production lines with direct management supportWork in a collaborative environment alongside Engineers, Construction Management, Vendors, Technicians, and General Contractors to achieve project milestonesSupport equipment procurement, installation planning, commissioning, pre-production trials, and launch of battery production linesParticipate in advanced cleanliness and clean room manufacturing protocolsLead and/or support equipment trials both at vendor facilities and onsite after installationVerify safety, quality, productivity, and operational targets during equipment startup activitiesSupport implementation of manufacturing network systems including:Andon systemsManufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) connectivitySupport network system specifications utilizing:OPC-UACC-LinkSQLSCADA systemsConfigure manufacturing equipment PLCs (primarily Mitsubishi) for network connectivity using:SLMPEthernet TCP/IPEthernet/IP protocolsSupport root cause analysis, punch list management, and countermeasure implementationTrack KPIs, support production issue resolution, and assist with mass production handoverCollaborate with domestic and international cross-functional teams on schedules, milestones, and open itemsCreate and maintain detailed project schedules and budgetsComplete internal and external technical training as requiredBachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related technical fieldMinimum 3 years of experience within a manufacturing environmentExperience supporting capital equipment projects from planning through mass production startupProject management experience involving capital investments greater than $0.5MExperience creating and maintaining detailed installation and project schedulesAbility to read and interpret 2D drawings including facility and process equipment layoutsProficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Experience with AutoCAD or other 2D/3D drafting softwarePLC experience with ability to read, interpret, and modify logicSQL, Oracle, or other database experienceExperience supporting industrial machine networks and Cisco network infrastructureExperience using Ignition for Andon visualization or related manufacturing toolsAbility to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%Flexibility to support weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods based on project schedulesMitsubishi PLC programming experienceSCADA systems experienceMES systems experienceExperience with Kepware or similar SCADA data platformsAutomotive or battery manufacturing experience preferred