Mechanical Engineer - Kentucky

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC (CATK) is a U.S. subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced electric vehicle and energy storage batteries. CATK plays a pivotal role in advancing electric mobility, strengthening energy resilience, fostering innovation, and building strategic partnerships to support market development across the United States.

To become a globally leading innovative technology corporation, contribute meaningfully to sustainable energy solutions, and provide a platform that supports both the professional and personal growth of our employees.

• Formulate and review the preventive maintenance plan for workshop equipment, propose maintenance improvement work plans, and enhance equipment stability.
• Diagnose, recover, and improve challenging issues related to workshop equipment, wire bodies, fixtures, and other equipment, sharing best practices within the team.
• Diagnose, recover, and improve auxiliary equipment, primary equipment, and stand-alone equipment in the workshop.
• Manage the purchase and spare parts inventory of mechanical standard parts, wearing parts, and non-standard spare parts in the workshop, reducing costs and improving utilization.
• Develop and review equipment skills upgrading plans, training courses, and conduct training for technicians and engineers.
• Conduct safety inspections of workshop equipment, diagnose, recover, and improve difficult safety issues, formulate safety improvement plans, and lead safety initiatives.
• Debug and verify equipment during exchange processes, complete tasks, propose and summarize improvement suggestions, and implement efficiency measures.
• Lead workshop engineers in fault management, cutting management, spare parts management, personnel training, safety management, and maintenance management, ensuring compliance with equipment management requirements.
• Oversee daily repair and maintenance tasks carried out by workshop engineers and technicians.
• Handle daily equipment problem reporting and process management in the workshop.
• Analyze and summarize weekly equipment data, generating special and common problem improvement plans.
• Facilitate on-site communication and coordination among various workshop departments.
• Foster team building and employee care activities to enhance employee passion and satisfaction.
• Ensure the implementation of full maintenance and complete other tasks assigned by leaders.

• Bachelor's degree or higher, major in automation, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical manufacturing is preferred.
• 6-8 years working experience in equipment maintenance in large manufacturing industry;
• Possess professional knowledge in motor drives, pneumatics, hydraulic transmission, material applications, machining, and mechanical structures.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical layout drawings and 2D/3D assembly drawings.
• Basic drawing skills, capable of creating standard institutional drawings.
• Familiarity with mechanical automation applications, including the application and maintenance of robot fixtures, welding fixtures, assembly fixtures, rollers, and cutters.
• Knowledgeable in logistics automation applications, such as the use and maintenance of roller lines, double-speed chains, magnetic levitation logistics lines, AGVs, and RGVs.
• Understanding of non-metallic fluids, electrochemistry, metal welding, non-metal welding, and related technological knowledge.
• Familiar with the performance and selection methods of commonly used mechanical materials, reducers, motors, and standard transmission products.
• Proficient in performing mechanism load calculations, standard part life calculations, and mechanism stress analysis.
• Capable of developing equipment maintenance work plans for both preceding and subsequent processes.
• Able to lead teams in completing equipment maintenance work.
• Skilled in improving the cycle time, quality rate, and stability of equipment.
• Mastery of equipment principles.
• Clear logical thinking, strong initiative, excellent cross-departmental communication and cooperation skills, extensive project management knowledge, and solid management abilities.
• Professional proficiency in English sufficient to perform technical documentation, safety communication, and collaboration.
• Able to work in two shifts

• Regular, predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.
• Ability to move throughout offices, manufacturing facilities, and construction areas, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied environments, including offices, industrial, and construction settings.
• Willingness to travel to other job sites as business needs require.
• Reasonable…