Electrode Inspection Engineer

at  NextStar Energy

NextStar Energy (NSE) is a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and Stellantis. NextStar Energy will be Canada’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery production plant when it begin production at the site on over 200-acres of land on Twin Oaks Drive near Banwell Road.
The manufacturing facility is targeted to have an annual production capacity in excess of 49 gigawatt hours and will create an estimated 2,500 new jobs in Windsor and the surrounding areas.
We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrode Inspection Engineer to join our team.
As an Electrode Inspection Engineer, your main responsibilities will be related to quality control and analysis of electrodes and cells. Your work will be crucial in ensuring the safety, performance, and reliability of these devices. As an Inspection Engineer, you will learn how to compose an engineering team from the ground up in a new dynamic EV Battery Industry. Additionally, you will learn to train, develop and educate other technicians in local sites.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering major is preferred (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer etc.).
• 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 Skills, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and 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 REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Science preferred.
• 3 or more years of manufacturing industrial experience (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 (NSE) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is NSE’s philosophy and policy that any unlawful discrimination against any team member or applicant based on citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences or other protected classification will not be allowed or tolerated

• 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 the expansion of equipment and dissemination/application of new technologies for equipment.
• Review and plan for inspection model development and model changes.
• Establishing, revising, and updating PD Manuals and equipment standards.
• Provide technical assistance with installation and maintenance of company equipment. Perform equipment upgrades as per customer requirements.
• Maintain documentation 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 technicians 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, and monthly meetings with other teams.