Process Engineer

Location: Kingston

Process Engineer (Bilingual Korean required) Timpl has partnered with a global EV battery manufacturing company and they're looking for a Process Engineer. Summary of this Job Battery manufacturing is composed of electrode, assembly and formation processes. In the Electrode process, raw materials are mixed and coated on to foils to make electrode sheets. Then, electrode components are stacked, welded and packaged in a cell housing during the Assembly process.

Finally, through the Formation process the assembled cell is activated with electric energy and tested to evaluate its performance and characteristics. Battery process engineer is responsible for work that includes but not limited to monitoring, analyzing, and reporting of production results, and ensuring high yield and productivity for each electrode, cell assembly and formation process by implementing and improving manufacturing methods and processes.

This position will also need to interact with other teams and vendors to solve complex and/or urgent problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives or by providing needed information and advice. As working on a 24/7 facility, this position may require on-call support in various circumstances. Candidates should be motivated problem solvers that can provide creative solution approaches to your task with concern about effectiveness and quality that are well based in the technology expertise and best practices.
Electrode  
* Mixing:
The active materials are mixed by combining the processed metal  oxides with a conductive additive and a binder  
* Coating:
This mixture is called a slurry which is then coated onto metal foil  sheets, typically aluminum or copper  
* Pressing:
To press the coated electrode materials. Pressing removes excess  solvents and improves the density, adhesion  
* Slitting:
The machine uses sharp blades or rotary cutters to slice the sheet  into narrower strips or ribbons of the desired width   Assembly  
* Notching:
Refers to the process where reel of electrode is cut into  individual sheets with designed dimensions  
* Vacuum Drying:
Vacuum drying removes moisture from sheets of electrodes to  ensure low moisture content in assembled battery cells  
* Stacking:
The cathode and anode foils are stacked together with a separator  material in between to create a jelly roll-like structure.  
* Tab welding:
Tab welding connects a set electrode foils to tab.  
* Packaging:
The purpose of packaging is to place Jelly roll into formed pouch,  fill with electrolyte and seal   Formation  
* Pre-Charging:
It is the initial charging process performed on a newly  assembled battery pack.  
* Degassing:
It is a critical step that helps remove any excess or volatile  gasses that may have accumulated within the battery cells.  
* Aging: A controlled procedure where the battery cells are subjected to  specific conditions to simulate their performance over time.  
* Inspection:
In inspection the battery cells undergo final testing to ensure  they meet the required performance and quality standards.
Key Areas of Responsibility:  
* Troubleshooting and solutions:
Identify and resolve issues in processes,  product quality, and equipment by developing effective solutions.  
* Data analysis:
Examine production raw data to conduct defect analysis,  determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.  
* Performance improvement:
Monitor and enhance yield, overall equipment  efficiency (OEE), and parts per million (PPM) in electrode, assembly, and  formation production processes.  
* Compliance Monitoring:
Oversee operating conditions at each production stage  to ensure adherence to process regulations and address malfunctions.  
* Technical Expertise:
Provide technical support to ensure production aligns  with quality, efficiency, and safety standards, including preparation for  production runs, oversight during production, and managing changes in  instructions or materials.  
* PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Management:
Regularly  review and update Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).  
* Reporting:
Communicate key production activities, results, and indicators on  a…