Project Engineer

Battery Manufacturing Project Engineer – Controls & Network Systems

Engineering 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 level

Develop process plans for battery production lines with direct management support

Work in a collaborative environment alongside Engineers, Construction Management, Vendors, Technicians, and General Contractors to achieve project milestones

Support equipment procurement, installation planning, commissioning, pre-production trials, and launch of battery production lines

Participate in advanced cleanliness and clean room manufacturing protocols

Lead and/or support equipment trials both at vendor facilities and onsite after installation

Verify safety, quality, productivity, and operational targets during equipment startup activities

Support implementation of manufacturing network systems including:

• Andon systems
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) connectivity

Support network system specifications utilizing:

• OPC-UA
• CC-Link
• SQL
• SCADA systems

Configure manufacturing equipment PLCs (primarily Mitsubishi) for network connectivity using:

• SLMP
• Ethernet TCP/IP
• Ethernet/IP protocols

Support root cause analysis, punch list management, and countermeasure implementation

Track KPIs, support production issue resolution, and assist with mass production handover

Collaborate with domestic and international cross-functional teams on schedules, milestones, and open items

Create and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets

Complete internal and external technical training as required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field

Minimum 3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment

Experience supporting capital equipment projects from planning through mass production startup

Project management experience involving capital investments greater than $0.5M

Experience creating and maintaining detailed installation and project schedules

Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings including facility and process equipment layouts

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience with AutoCAD or other 2D/3D drafting software

PLC experience with ability to read, interpret, and modify logic

SQL, Oracle, or other database experience

Experience supporting industrial machine networks and Cisco network infrastructure

Experience using Ignition for Andon visualization or related manufacturing tools

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%

Flexibility to support weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods based on project schedules

Mitsubishi PLC programming experience

SCADA systems experience

MES systems experience

Experience with Kepware or similar SCADA data platforms

Automotive or battery manufacturing experience preferred