Cell Inspection Engineer

NextStar Energy (NSE) is an innovative joint venture company between LG and Stellantis. It will be Canada's first large-scale lithium-ion battery production plant when it begins production at the Twin Oaks site in Windsor, Ontario. The manufacturing facility will have an annual targeted production capacity more than 49 gigawatt hours and will create an estimated 2,500 new jobs in Windsor and the surrounding areas. This state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in Canada and is being built with the goal of becoming the foremost battery hub in North America. Production operations are planned for launch in the first quarter of 2024. Join NextStar Energy to grow your career and shape the future of Canada's EV battery industry today.

Our stellar innovative NextStar Team offers a competitive wages and benefits package as well as an environmentally friendly workplace. You'll walk into a space each day where you're valued beyond your talent, and given the tools, rewards, and opportunities to enhance your well-being and overall quality of life.

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cell Inspection Engineer to join our team.

Qualified candidate(s) for this position will have the opportunity to attend company sponsored training abroad for around 4-5 weeks.

What you will learn:

• Compose an engineering team from the ground up in a new dynamic EV Battery Industry.
• able to train, develop and educate other technician in local sites.
• Systematic various Equipment Managing skill with basics of equipment maintenance strategy
• Cooperation ability with contractor in the investable business environment.

This position is responsible for mainly:

• Inspection Machine PM Management through PM Planning, Technician Work orders, optimization of inspection machine for preventative measures, establishment of inspection machine spare parts, calibration for inspection machine performance and management of Measurement System Analysis.
• Responsible for inspection equipment improvement by analyzing, quantifying equipment failures and its causes and implementing preventative measures based on findings.
• Improving inspection machine accuracy and detection power by establishing a system utilizing inspection information management system.
• Responsible for expansion of equipment and dissemination/application of new technologies for equipment
• Review and plan for inspection model development and model changes.
• Establishing, revising, updating PD Manuals and equipment standards.
• Provide technical assistance in installation and maintenance of company equipment. Perform equipment upgrades as per customer requirements.
• Maintain documentations for equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for reference purposes.
• Communicate with vendors to solve complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives to provide support.
• Act as primary contact for equipment performance related questions and concerns.
• Work with engineers and operators to troubleshoot the machines on the production floor to ensure highest yield and OEE
• Improve production processes by creating various SOPs and train technician to ensure understanding and correct implementation to floor
• Maintain communication between department co-workers and manage production flow from one process to the next
• Prepare and participate daily/weekly/monthly meetings with other teams.
• Additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any engineering major is preferred (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in math, physics, statistics, or related field helpful but not required
• MS Office tool-based report writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with individuals and teams across the company to achieve team goals and targets
• Computational Skill, Troubleshooting, Problem-solving, Statistical knowledge
• A team player who can multitask and thrive in a very dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering or Science preferred
• 3+ years manufacturing industrial experiences (Especially, lithium-ion batteries industry)

Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!

NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.