About the position
We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). For more than 50 years, Celgard has been a proven global leader in the development and production of high-performance membrane technology. Our products are used in a broad range of energy storage and other barrier-type applications, including lithium-ion batteries, lithium primary and other specialty battery solutions, technical textiles such as waterproof breathable apparel and medical personal protective equipment (PPE) and other specialty applications. Headquartered in the United States, we operate manufacturing facilities in the USA and China and have sales and technical service staff located strategically throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Celgard is part of Polypore International, a leading global high technology company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. Polypore is an Asahi Kasei Group company, which is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. We are creating for tomorrow!
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical calibrations & preventative maintenance
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical power systems, motor drives, control systems, as well as instruments used in the systems
- Understand and safely use test equipment such as volt, Ohm, current meters, megohmmeters, oscilloscopes
- Disassemble, clean, reassemble production equipment
- Install and/or verify correct instrument installation
- Support new equipment installations with point-to-point verification prior to start up
- Update electrical drawings & procedures, when needed
- Write detailed written reports
- Operate PIV equipment (forklifts, portable hoist, cherry picker, one-man lift, etc.)
- Repair and/or replace electrical components
- Train other maintenance personnel on I&E systems and personal areas of expertise
- Work collaboratively with all maintenance and manufacturing personnel
- Participate in cross-functional teams to contribute to continuous improvement
- Follow all Celgard safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a strong ability to support a safe work culture
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required
- 3+ years' experience in an industrial environment performing instrumentation & electrical work required
- Ability to perform diagnostics and set-up of PLC & AC Inverter drives; preferred experience on Allen Bradley RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, and Powerflex drives
- Ability to troubleshoot a wide range of AC/DC electrical systems required
- Ability to read/comprehend electrical schematics required
- Must be able to work at heights up to 30 feet, lift and carry up to 30 lbs., climb ladders, bend and twist in order to reach remote equipment
Nice-to-haves
- Associate degree or certificate in Electrical Technology highly preferred
- 5+ years' experience in an industrial environment performing instrumentation & electrical work preferred
- Electrical experience related to any of the following will be advantageous: Experience supporting instrumentation and control loops for temperature, pressure, tension, and flow, Blown or Cast Film Extrusion, Lamination, Process Ovens, Web Coating, Web Converting Equipment
- Experience and knowledge of mechanical systems a plus
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Diverse workforce
