Gotion, Inc.
Associate Equipment Engineer Manager
Manteno, Illinois · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$112k-$130kDetected 1 day ago
Process ImprovementLeadershipCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- The Equipment Engineer Associate Manager oversees equipment installation, optimization, and reliability across battery manufacturing lines.
- This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, guiding engineers and technicians while collaborating cross-functionally in a bilingual environment.
- The ideal candidate excels in troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and driving up time and performance in a fast-paced setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor equipment engineers and technicians
- Support team development through training, coaching, and performance guidance.
- Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime.
- Lead RCA for major equipment failures and drive corrective actions.
- Provide expert troubleshooting support for automation, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Drive automation upgrades and equipment optimization projects to improve throughput, yield, and efficiency.
- Partner with process, quality, and production teams to ensure equipment meets operational goals.
- Lead risk assessments and enforce safe operating practices.
- Lead and mentor equipment engineers and technicians; set priorities and allocate resources.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing equipment
- Strong expertise in PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servo systems, and industrial automation.
- Proficiency with CAD tools and technical documentation.
- Technical troubleshooting & automation expertise
- 5+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing equipment; 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
- 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Skilled in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and equipment optimization.
- Core Competencies
- Leadership & team development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong safety and compliance orientation
Nice to have
- Bilingual English/Chinese preferred
- ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Compensation
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $112,000.00 - 130,000.00 + 15% bonus + benefits.
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