Engineer - Report

Engineer - Report

Our client in Liberty, North Carolina is looking for an Engineer - Report. This is a contract position.

• Participate in daily written and verbal reports up to Senior Manager level.
• Develop process plans for battery production lines within the Battery PE department with direct support from the Manager.
• Work in a collaborative team environment (supporting other Engineers, Construction Management Group, Technicians, Vendors, General Contractors, etc.) to achieve project milestones.
• Plan, procure equipment and oversee installation, commissioning, pre-production trials, and launch of battery production lines.
• Participate in advanced cleanliness protocols (cleanroom) necessary for assigned area of battery manufacturing.
• Lead and/or support equipment trials at vendors prior to shipping and on the manufacturing floor after installation ensuring all targets are met for safety, quality and productivity.
• Identify punchlist items, perform root cause analysis, and manage countermeasures.
• Summarize KPI, manage mass‑production handover, and provide production issue support.
• Engage cross‑functional team (domestic and international) to discuss open items and key project schedules/milestones.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules for assigned areas.
• Maintain budgets for assigned areas.
• Complete internal and external training.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a similar technical field.
• 3+ years of equivalent professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in production preparation and execution of capital projects, preferably from initial strategy planning to the start of mass production.
• Project management experience with capital investments greater than $0.5M.
• Experience creating and maintaining detailed schedules including milestone achievement for manufacturing equipment installation.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings including building facilities and process equipment drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D drafting software such as AutoCAD.
• PLC experience, including reading, interpreting and modifying PLC programs.
• Ability for business travel, both domestic and international, up to 10%.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods (e.g., July and December shutdown) as needed, based on project condition and schedule.
• SQL/Oracle or other database experience.
• Experience with Cisco networks and maintaining a machine network.
• Experience using Ignition for programming Andon visualization and other tools.

• Mitsubishi PLC Programming experience.
• SCADA Systems experience.
• MES experience.
• Experience with Kepware software or similar SCADA data systems.

• Envision the Future.
• Communicate honestly and broadly.
• Seek technology and business “first.”
• Embrace diversity and take risks.

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefit package.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts.
• Free training on all Altair products.

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high‑performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrates a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.