Process Engineer
Description
KORE Power, Inc. (KORE) is headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with operations in Waterbury, Vermont, and Buckeye, Arizona, KORE is the leading U.S.-based developer of battery cell technology for the clean energy industry. With clients in energy storage, e-mobility, utility, industrial and mission-critical markets, KORE Power provides the backbone for decarbonization across the globe. As the first U.S.-based, American-owned, and fully integrated provider of cells, batteries, and solutions, KORE is uniquely positioned to serve these markets. Through the construction and operations of its large-scale battery cell manufacturing facility in the U.S., KORE is positioned to operate at 12 GWh per year capacity. The facility (the “KOREPlex”) will operate with net-zero carbon emissions through strategic partnerships and solar and storage co-generation.
KORE Power’s differentiated approach provides customers with direct access, unparalleled service, superior technology, and Tier 1 product availability. Focused on building sustainable communities, clean energy jobs, and green economic expansion, KORE Power is proud to offer a functional solution to real-world problems and fulfill market demand to deliver a zero-carbon future. The KOREPlex is expected to come to Buckeye, Arizona, and be the anchor to the development of the Sustainable Valley by the end of 2024. For more information, visit www.korepower.com.
KORE is looking to hire a qualified senior level process engineer to support the KOREPlex teams deliver projects on schedule and budget, and develop strategies and plans related to the battery manufacturing process, to ensure the manufacturing floor plan and production and logistic flows will follow the designed process, work closely with the equipment and project execution team to analyze the machine performance and determine the material and labor costs, ensure health and safety regulations are obeyed, and that communications channels are open; interpret data, compile reports, and deliver presentations when required.
To ensure success you should have extensive experience in process design, excellent technical skills, and high-level analytical skills. A top-class process engineer can analyze a process system and implement simple yet effective changes to boost production.
Responsibilities
- Meeting with production managers to assess existing processes
- Drafting process ideas to reduce costs and improve production rates
- Performing risk assessments
- Designing and testing process upgrades and new process systems
- Ensuring processes comply with safety and quality standards
- Performing process simulations and troubleshooting issues
- Developing routines and best practices to ensure product quality
- Developing standardized operating instructions
- Providing process documents and standard operating procedures.
- Developing manufacturing flow and floor plan
- Developing logistics flow plan
- Assisting to develop project specifications, schedules and budgets
- Supporting the negotiations with vendors and contractors
- Assisting to monitor and track of project progress and reports writing
- Reviewing technical drawings related to process
Requirements and skills
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or process engineering
- 5+ years of experience working as an industrial or process engineer in lithium-ion battery manufacturing
- Experience with process simulations and standard operating procedures
- High-level knowledge of process engineering software systems
- Experience working with CAD and AutoCAD
- Advanced technical skills
- Analytical thinker
- Ability to manage projects
- English and Mandarin
Work Environment
- The job is primarily performed indoors in a traditional manufacturing and production setting. Extended periods of standing are expected.
- Secondary job requirements include travel with fieldwork which can consist of hiking, construction work, moving heavy objects, and wearing PPE for specific tasks.
KORE Power is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.