Gotion, Inc.
Junior Process Engineer
Manteno, Illinois · Junior · Internship
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Data AnalysisStatisticsProcess ImprovementCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Working under the guidance of senior process engineers, this role assists with production ramp-up, documentation, data analysis, and on-site problem-solving in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- This position is ideal for early-career engineers seeking hands-on experience in battery manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Support the manufacturing team in selecting and understanding process flows, equipment integration, and technical requirements for cell production lines
- Support capacity ramp-up efforts by monitoring process stability, yield, and key production metrics
- Learn and support control of critical process parameters and key control points
- Collect data and support structured problem-solving activities under guidance
- Support small process experiments, data collection, and basic statistical analysis
- Support training activities for production line employees related to process awareness and standard work
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience (internships, co-ops, or academic project experience acceptable)
- Ability to understand manufacturing processes and analyze data with guidance
Nice to have
- Basic familiarity with lithium-ion battery principles and cell manufacturing processes
- Exposure to quality systems such as IATF 16949 or general process control methods
- Academic or internship exposure to Six Sigma, 8D, or structured problem-solving tools
- Introductory knowledge of tools such as:
- o Control Plans, PFMEA, SPC
- o APQP, MSA, or PPAP
- Core Competencies
- Documentation & Organization: Strong written communication and procedural discipline
Skills
- Assist senior engineers during production trial runs, equipment installation, debugging, and validation activities
- Assist in tracking and updating quality or process issue lists to help prevent recurrence
- Assist in evaluating new equipment, materials, or process technologies introduced to the cell production line
Company info
- Able to learn quickly in a fast-paced, ramp-up manufacturing environment
- This role provides structured training, hands-on manufacturing exposure, and mentorship from experienced process engineers.
- Successful incumbents may progress into a Process Engineer role as technical expertise, independence, and business impact grow.
- Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.
- We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
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