Ultium Cells is a joint venture lithium-Ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solutions and General Motors. This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest battery cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.3 Billion. It will be among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications.
The Ultium cell partners include LG Energy Solutions; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells in the world and General Motors a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.
Summary:
Ultium Cells is seeking an exceptional candidate for an Automation engineering position supporting battery factory automation. This position will provide engineering support for Smart Factory Systems and will be responsible for overseeing and implementing on Smart Factory system. This role also will be able to communicate with cross-functional teams and individuals within the company.
Job Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited to:
- Review and implementing applications of Smart Factory system based on the latest technology
- Project management and deployment of key Smart Factory systems i.e. Remote Ops System, Autonomous Calibration, Product Traceability and Preventive Maintenance etc.
- Participating SAT (Site Acceptance Test), Commissioning to functionality & performance check of smart factory systems once installed at equipment.
- Planning strategies to improve equipment efficiency and availability based on automation (via PLC – Programmable Logic Controller) and digitalization (Python, C#).
- Smart Factory Communication Channel Control with Parent headquarters to adopt lessons learned.
- Management of issues related to Smart Factory Weekly/Monthly Report (Issue/Achievement/Progress)
- Conduct regular cadence meeting (weekly or monthly) to discuss issues/progress/achievement of the smart factory projects with parent headquarters & UC1 (Ohio) and UC2 (Tennessee) battery facilities
- Smart Factory Systems Investment & Operation Budget management
- Others duties as directed
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Reviewing and implementing applications of Smart Factory system based on the latest technology.
- Project management and deployment of key Smart Factory systems i.e. Remote Ops System, Autonomous Calibration, Product Traceability and Preventive Maintenance etc.
- Participating SAT (Site Acceptance Test), Commissioning to functionality & performance check of smart factory systems once installed at equipment.
- Planning strategies to improve equipment efficiency and availability based on automation (via PLC – Programmable Logic Controller) and digitalization (Python, C#).
- Smart Factory Communication Channel Control with Parent headquarters to adopt lessons learned.
- Management of issues related to Smart Factory
- Weekly/Monthly Report (Issue/Achievement/Progress)
- Conduct regular cadence meeting (weekly or monthly) to discuss issues/progress/achievement of the smart factory projects with parent headquarters & Ultium Cells 1 (Ohio) and 2 (Tennessee).
- Smart Factory Systems Investment & Operation Budget management
- Others Duties as directed
Required Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor's Degree required, Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Computer Engineering) are preferred.
- In-depth understanding of network systems & IT (0 to 3 yrs of professional experience is preferred).
- Proficient to use PC, MS Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint].
- Self-Directed and ability to work in a diverse workforce.
- Self-motivated, strong accountability and enthusiastic learner for dedicated smart factory systems and foundation technologies (PLC, Machine Learning, Network, Vision inspection etc), with keen attention to details.
- Strong communication skills with internal and external project stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate technical details both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to review and modify smart factory systems via Python, C# and PLC program (Siemens)
- Ability to work across multi-cultural environment and global distributed projects.Strong analytical skills for root causes analysis when issue occurrs and problem-solving skills by managing cross-functional team.
- The willingness and ability to work flexible hours occasionally for collaboration with different time-zone’s colleagues and support manufacturing/equipment teams for system test.
- Commitment and desire to learn our complex battery manufacturing processes with the goal of becoming a go-to resource for technical problem-solving discussions
Preferred:
- Knowledge and experience of Factory Automation (Programmable Logic Controller, Python, C#, Data Analytics incl. Feature Engineering etc) and Project Management (Schedule & Task progress management)
- Knowledge and experience of Smart Factory and Factory Automation
- Knowledge in the automotive or/and battery industry and manufacturing
- IT & Network experiences
- Bilingual skills, writing and speaking, in English and Korean required
Total Rewards Information:
We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:
- Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care
- Competitive Dental and vision insurance
- 13 paid holidays annually
- Tuition Assistance for continuing education
- Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
- Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone
- Comfortable air-conditioned work environment