Job Title: Chemical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Chemical Engineer with hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and design of battery cell manufacturing equipment. You will work on designing and developing high-speed, ultra-high scale automated manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong analytical abilities, and takes pride in their hands-on work. You will be part of a team that values superior work and offers significant responsibility and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Take equipment from a rough concept to full production.
• Manage equipment suppliers or internal design teams through development and deployment milestones including PO release, FAT, SAT, SOP, and Ramp.
• Develop station requirements such as work content, automated versus manual processes, buffering strategy, and redundancy requirements.
• Collaborate with industrial engineering to develop material flow strategy within the factory.
• Identify utilities needed and create a utility distribution strategy including PDPs, compressed air, and process water.
• Complete process failure mode and analysis (PFMEA).
• Develop equipment timing charts.
• Oversee equipment installation and coordinate with building and utilities team.
• Develop and execute equipment validation plans.
• Create detailed Manufacturing Instructions to document new processes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with multiple new equipment design/installations and large manufacturing lines implementation.
• Knowledge of industrial engineering concepts such as line balancing and timing charts.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Experience designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling in CAD (SolidWorks preferred, Catia is a plus).
• Understanding of tolerance stack up and manufacturing equipment safety systems (Safety PLCs, safety category requirements, robot safety, safety guarding, light curtains, LOTO, etc.).
• PLC controls experience (Siemens and/or Beckhoff).
• Experience with MES and database system architecture and data tracking (Python and/or MYSQL).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in chemical engineering, chemical manufacturing, welding, notching, stacking, coating, calendarizing.
• BS in Chemical Engineering.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

You will work in a cutting-edge technology environment within Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus program, 401k with up to 8% match and nonelective contribution, full coverage benefit plan options, 4 weeks paid vacation, 13+ calendar holidays, 8 weeks paid parental leave, employee assistance program, comprehensive health and wellness programs, onsite fitness, tuition assistance, and volunteer paid time off.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $168000.00/yr.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k includes up to 8% match and non-elective contribution; full coverage benefit plan options; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs; onsite fitness; tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Southaven,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.