What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Engineer position at Forge Nano?
Summary
Forge Nano Inc. is a fast-growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coatings across a wide range of markets including Li-Ion Batteries. Forge Nano is seeking a Equipment Engineer to join their Energy Storage Design and Manufacturing Team. This position will focus on the initial installation and subsequent day to day operation of Forge Nano’s 1 MWh Battery Prototyping Line
The Equipment Engineer should be prepared to work in fast-paced development and prototyping environment. The role requires a detailed oriented individual who is comfortable working with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, technicians, and engineers. The Equipment Engineer will report to the Lead Equipment Engineer.
Experience with Li-ion cell production scale up, Li-ion industrial manufacturing processes are both desirable skillsets.
Skills and Responsibilities
The Equipment Engineer may be responsible for tasks and skills such as (non-exhaustive):
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to address process-related challenges in real-time.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on manufacturing equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Work closely with the Lead Anode/Cathode Scientist and other team leads to streamline overall process.
• Communicate with equipment OEM’s and vendors to assure successful startup and continued operability of pilot line equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability and longevity.
• Implement safety and quality procedures.
• Technical operations specialist for regular equipment troubleshooting, retooling, and facility maintenance.
• Work with line lead on detailed documentation for equipment design, operation, and upkeep
• Execute on continuous improvements for overall process efficiency.
• Interface with R&D scientists for build requests, manufacturing development, and scaling activities
Required Experience and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years maintaining automated manufacturing equipment
• Hands-on experience with various manufacturing equipment, preferably in the battery industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and fix equipment issues efficiently.
• Experience with equipment installation, startups, and troubleshooting
Work Environment
Work will predominately be in an office or work-from-home environment. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, steel toe shoes, lab coat, and in the plant, a hard hat. Strict adherence to corporate and/or plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required. Forge Nano follows all recommended COVID-19 safety protocols and accepted candidates must be willing to adhere to these policies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee occasionally will work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands.
Travel
Up to 25% travel in the first year, subsequently 15% travel to vendor/client locations may be required.
Compensation
- Salary $90,000 - $110,000
- Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance available, 401(k) with matching, PTO, Paid holidays, Paid Parental Leave
• Target Start Date March 1, 2024
Forge Nano is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
