Engineer Maintenance

Job Description

AESC is looking to add a Engineer 3 Maintenance to our team in Columbia, SC.

• Full-Time
• On-site

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules.

The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

As an Equipment Maintenance Engineer (Level
3), you will be an integral member of the core launch team for AESC's EV and ESS gigafactories. You will be responsible for equipment buyoff, SOP development, and managing new and minor model programs. This position plays a key role in ensuring plant operations run smoothly by providing daily production support, driving efficiency improvements, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. You will be instrumental in maintaining equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and fostering a culture of safety and compliance with industry standards such as IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and ISO
14001.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of battery manufacturing while ensuring operational excellence.

• New Equipment Design & Setup:
  Participate in equipment design and drawing reviews with the global project team.
• Create and maintain the project schedule related to the maintenance team's activities.
• Support equipment buyoff, installation, and integration of new battery plant equipment/processes in the new facility.
• Provide training and documentation to maintenance personnel for new and existing equipment, reporting the status of new equipment to management.
• Maintain and update documentation of both new and existing systems, including electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Provide system problem-solving to ensure continuous reliability and uptime improvements for assigned equipment and systems.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to ensure Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety goals are met and that cost reduction objectives are achieved.
• Drive improvements in the plant's preventive maintenance system, implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and PM Optimization.
• Ensure compliance with 5S, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and ISO
  14001 standards, and proactively address safety concerns to prevent accidents.
• Complete other duties as assigned

• A four-year degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Technology (Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree).
• A minimum of 3+ years of related equipment maintenance engineering experience in a professional capacity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer programming languages, CMMS systems, computer systems development, and basic purchasing processes.
• Expertise in data mining of equipment faults and failures, using techniques like Root Cause Failure Analysis and the 5 Why approach to identify issues and implement countermeasures.
• Troubleshooting and programming experience for electrical…