Who we are:
NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations, and has developed an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com, LinkedIn and X.
What we offer:
* Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
* Smart, collaborative team members
* A chance to reduce the carbon footprint and work toward a cleaner energy future
Role summary:
This person will report directly to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and perform various mechanical, testing and manufacturing support duties as specified below. In the role of Cell Line Engineering Technologist, you will be joining a world-class Engineering team that is delivering innovative solutions to tough problems. This role will support both customer and internal research and development projects.
This position is fully onsite and working from our Bluewater office location. Currently, the working hours for this role are from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Please note that as our company evolves, working arrangements, locations, and hours may change to meet business needs.
Responsibilities include:
* Hands-on repair, maintenance, and calibration of equipment and instrumentation used in cell manufacturing and testing operations
* Designing and creating jigs and fixtures to ensure process consistency and safe use of equipment
* Developing and carrying out test plans to improve understanding of manufacturing processes involved in lithium-ion cell manufacturing and reporting findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Evaluating, selecting and commissioning new equipment
* Modifying equipment to accommodate different product designs and to improve processes
* Evaluating the feasibility of new customer projects; determining whether our equipment and processes can be used as is, adapted or modified to meet the customer’s needs.
* Writing and updating of standard operating procedures
* Training production workers in the correct procedures and use of equipment
* Designing product modifications to adapt to customer and internal requirements
* Other duties as assigned
You are:
* Have completed a two-year mechanical engineering technology program or similar
* Have at least 5 years of hands-on experience repairing and maintaining equipment and instrumentation in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
* Have experience training employees in safe use and operation of electromechanical equipment
* Understand the principles of machine design and operation, including familiarity with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits
* Be able to utilize engineering knowledge and experience in the troubleshooting and design of manufacturing processes
* Have experience with Solidworks and/or AutoCAD (or similar CAD software) and be able to create and understand engineering drawings
* Possess keen attention to detail
* Work well as part of a team and individually
* Be able to follow safe practices and guidelines
* Be able to wear a respirator in short spurts
* Be adaptable
* A highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative
* Well organized and invested in the details
* Resourceful when it comes to solving problems
* Intellectually curious
* Passionate about continuous improvement
* A critical thinker able to manage complex information
* Innovative
Extra awesome if you also have:
* Experience working with PLC programs
* PFMEA experience
* Six Sigma, 5S and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
* Experience in lithium-ion cell making in a research or manufacturing environment
* Experience in the mechanical design of lithium-ion cells and how that relates to cell design plus equipment design and operation
At NOVONIX, we cherish the value that diversity brings and believe that it makes our teams stronger and better able to serve our industry. We’re committing ourselves to inclusivity by building a company that embraces different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
If you see a job posting you believe you would excel at, but don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you. Just make sure to include a cover letter and explain why you’d be a great fit for the job. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance.
NOVONIX prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Location: Bluewater, 177 Bluewater Rd, Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada
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