Senior Manufacturing / Automation Engineer

Senior Manufacturing / Automation Engineer

Senior Manufacturing / Automation Engineer

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Do you want to change the world? Ample, Inc. is a pioneer in the electric vehicle space that is developing a new way to deliver energy to any electric vehicle. At Ample we use advanced robotics to enable modular battery swapping, which is as fast, as cheap and as convenient as going to the gas station. We are a team of technologists, designers and environmental enthusiasts who believe this problem to be among the most critical challenges of our time. Join Ample and help us make this a reality for billions of vehicles.

As a Sr. Automation / Manufacturing Engineer on the Ample team, you will need to be hands-on, focused on supporting the validation & scaling of our operations and products. This includes equipment specification and commission, as well as, establishment and optimization of process parameters. You will work closely with internal cross-functional teams, external vendors and technology partners on process development from concept / prototype phase to product introduction.

Additionally, you will be at the forefront of building cutting edge assembly lines and automation cells. Our team is building the next generation of assembly lines, which will allow our operations team to produce next gen battery technology, at best-in-class quality and rate, in a safe and ergonomic environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement equipment controls solutions for all battery manufacturing projects.This includes design, architecture and implementation of automatedequipment such as automated storage systems, robotics, automated case and pallet conveyance, automated guided vehicles, fixtures, vision systems, etc.
• Own equipment controls standard, hardware programming, robot programming, commissioning and review process of the project as well as additional functions such as auditing, installation and safety assessment
• Own improvement projects on current automated production lines and develop high volume production processes for key sub systems.
• Own operations support and lead maintenance teams with routine production tasks and oversee continuous improvement projects, preventive maintenance programs, root cause analysis (RCA), and other troubleshooting tasks
• Design / develop, prototype, and build new assembly processes with full documentation support
• Perform engineering calculations with respect to cycle time, strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, degrees of freedom (DOF), temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine requirements in the development of equipment to meet process and products specifications
• Work with Quality and Test to deliver a robust and cost-effective end-to-end process.
• Assist in setting annual operational targets and drive improvements to achieve those targets.
• Design of volume manufacturing equip.; conveyance, lift assists, jig, fixtures, trolleys, robot end-effector, etc.
• Develop equipment specifications / requirements based on product constraints
• Lead Kaizen events to optimize the assembly process and suggest design changes for future product iterations.
• Conduct equipment / manufacturing process design reviews and provide guidance
• Manage equipment suppliers / integrators through all phases of new projects
• Coordinate with other process, mechanical, electrical & support disciplines, including project managers, manufacturing reps & others
• Participate in construction / commissioning activities by serving as the point of contact for technical questions and issue resolution
• Draft qualification protocols and manage equipment qualification

Requirements

The ideal candidate takes pride in her / his hands-on work, analytical ability, organizational skills and attention to detail. She / He appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded. She / He looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.

Manufacturing process and equipment design experience in the following areas are required :

Experience in factory design, layout, and simulation areas would be a plus, including :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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