This posting reflects a current vacancy

NextStar Energy (NSE) is Canada’s first large-scale battery manufacturing facility. Located in Windsor, Ontario, NextStar Energy is dedicated to the development and innovation of sustainable and efficient energy solutions, empowering the future of mobility. At NextStar Energy, you’re joining a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on your well-being. We provide customized training programs and select global learning opportunities to support your professional development and career growth. Your contributions are valued, and we are creating a company-wide rewards program to recognize them. Our leaders foster a supportive, trusting environment where your voice is heard. We believe that, together, we can achieve more.

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Equipment Engineer to join our Cell Equipment Team. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Applies engineering techniques to install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
• Confers with production engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information. 
• Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements. 
• Investigate equipment failures and difficult to diagnose faulty operations and make recommendations to maintenance crew. 
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications. 
• Provide technical assistance in installation and maintenance of company equipment. Perform equipment upgrades as per customer requirements.
• Support the implementation of machine modifications and new automated equipment installations, ensuring all work meets Canadian electrical and safety codes. 
• 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 technicians to troubleshoot the machines on the production floor to ensure highest yield and OEE
• Improve production processes by creating various SOPs and train technician 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 in daily/weekly/monthly meetings with other teams. 
• Additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering major (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, 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
• Hands-on experience in equipment maintenance (PM/BM) within a manufacturing or industrial environment 
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and/or electrical systems to diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions independently 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Legally authorized to work in US / Canada
• Willing and able to travel and train abroad for up to 6-12 month upon hiring 
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering or science preferred
• Advanced Skill of computational draft program [Ex. Auto CAD, Solid works]
• Bi-Lingual skills preferred (Korean and English)
• Experience with Li-ion Cell Equipment (PKG) Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting preferred.
• Siemens PLC experience preferred
• Experience with Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSR), CSA standards, and TSSA requirements.
• 3+ years manufacturing industrial experiences (Especially, lithium-ion batteries industry)
• Knowledge of basic statistical analysis 
• Experience with document control and maintaining technical records (IATF 16949 and ISO 45001 Standards)
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, maintenance logs, and reporting systems

 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.