Implementation Engineer – EV Battery Manufacturing

K&K Technical•Liberty, NC

1d•$65 - $75

About The Position

The Engineering Department is seeking an experienced Implementation Engineer to support the launch of next-generation EV battery manufacturing equipment. This is a highly visible project engineering role focused on equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, production trials, and new model launches. This position is ideal for engineers with experience launching manufacturing equipment in battery, electronics, semiconductor, chemical processing, or other highly automated manufacturing environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field
5+ years of engineering experience
3+ years supporting manufacturing equipment implementation in one of the following: Battery Manufacturing, Electronics Manufacturing, Chemical Processing, Semiconductor Manufacturing
Experience with: Equipment procurement, Installation, Validation, Production trials, Manufacturing launches
Capital project management experience including: Scheduling, Budget management, Progress reporting
Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Ability to travel up to 25%
Ability to support weekend work and plant shutdowns when required

Nice To Haves

Experience with battery manufacturing processes
Lean Manufacturing
AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo, or similar CAD software
Ability to read and modify 2D & 3D engineering drawings
Experience leading equipment performance trials
Knowledge of: Slot die coating, Roll-to-roll processing, Laser cutting equipment, Vision inspection systems
Industrial controls experience
PLC troubleshooting or programming (Mitsubishi or Omron preferred)
MES systems experience
Previous Toyota Production Engineering experience
Master's Degree in Engineering
Japanese language skills

Responsibilities

Lead procurement, installation, validation, commissioning, and launch of new battery manufacturing equipment.
Manage capital equipment projects from planning through production startup.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and KPI reporting.
Create manufacturing process plans and machine specifications using Lean Manufacturing principles.
Review engineering drawings and provide design feedback for: Mechanical systems, Electrical systems, Civil/Facility infrastructure.
Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, construction teams, and international engineering groups.
Support installation activities, identify field issues, and drive countermeasures to keep projects on schedule.
Plan and coordinate machine validation, pre-production trials, and production launch activities.
Promote Toyota's safety-first culture throughout all phases of the project.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical standards and work instructions.