Sr. Control Engineer - GEC

AESC is looking to add a Senior Control Engineer, GEC to our US team.

• Full-Time
• **Preferred Locations: ** Murfreesboro, TN; Bowling Green, KY; Florence, SC; and other strategically situated areas optimized for travel to our sites.
• Up to 40% within region (US) and foreign (UK, EU, CH, JP, others) travel for project support.

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

As AESC ramps up new battery manufacturing facilities across the Southeastern United States to meet rising demand from automotive OEM partners, we are expanding our local engineering teams to support smooth plant launches.

As Senior Control Engineer (Production Equipment Development) working with Global Engineering Center (GEC) team, you will provide controls engineering solutions to seamlessly integrate production equipment controls for new Battery manufacturing Lines. Using your expertise in production equipment control design and development, you will collaborate with cross-functional design teams to create control system and data architectures that unify all plant operations. Your objective is to tie together equipment, processes, and logistics controls to optimize efficiency, throughput, and automation for the facility complete system.

• Ensuring robust integration between equipment controls and the site MES/SCADA system
• Partnering with production equipment engineering teams to define equipment control requirements and data needs
• Design, develop, and Support PLC/HMI control systems, motion control, robotics, and sensors to automate battery manufacturing processes including material handling, assembly, testing, and packaging
• Select and integrate various automation components including PLCs, HMIs, drives, motors, sensors, vision systems, robotics, conveyors, and safety devices
• Designing machine control panels, I/O networks, and PLC/HMI logic for new manufacturing platforms
• Designing and integrating controls for logistics equipment, such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), conveyors, and sortation systems, to facilitate seamless material handling and movement within the facility.
• Developing standards, templates, and architectures to streamline controls implementation across the site
• Program PLCs, PACs, SCADA systems using ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming
• Providing guidance to contractors/integrators on control system testing, validation, and launch protocols
• Identifying and spearheading adoption of new control technologies to increase quality and automation
• Leading troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives to boost equipment effectiveness
• Maintaining expert-level knowledge of leading control platforms and international standards compliance
• Reporting to the Project Director, you will ensure our local launch team provides critical design inputs
• Other duties as assigned

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

Up to 40% within region (US) and foreign (UK, EU, CH JP, others) travel for project support.

• BS degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics Engineering or related field
• 5+ years experience programming PLCs and HMIs for process automation and machine control
• Hands-on experience with major PLC/HMI platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Omron, Ignition,
• Proficiency in development environments such as Siemens Step 7, Studio 5000, Vijeo Designer
• Experience with Ethernet network layout and design for supporting facilities and manufacturing equipment communication and control.
• Experience with industrial networking protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet
• Understanding of instrumentation and experience integrating sensors, vision systems, etc.
• Knowledge of motion control techniques and robotics integration
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Strong communication and documentation abilities
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Technical Skills:
  • Engineering expertise relevant to the position such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial, or automation
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience with commissioning, validating, and optimizing production equipment and processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency using data analytics and manufacturing software/tools
  • Extensive experience with equipment development and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Leadership Skills:
  • Ability to lead and influence cross-functional & cross-cultural technical teams
  • Excellent team building, motivation, and coaching skills
  • Strong project management, planning, and organizational abilities
  • Decisive leadership style with a bias for action
  • Skilled at stakeholder engagement and change management

• In-depth knowledge of battery manufacturing processes, equipment, and technologies
• Good understanding in Machine safety design: IEC-62061 and ISO-13849-1
• Electrical requirements: NFPA 70 and NFPA79
• UL requirements: UL508A
• Experience with Jira and Confluence

The ideal candidate will combine in-depth technical expertise with seasoned leadership abilities to manage complex equipment launches and drive manufacturing performance.

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