EAM IT Specialist

AESC is looking to add an EAM Specialist to our team in Florence, SC.

• Full-Time
• On-site

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 and supplying electric vehicle batteries for the Nissan LEAF since 2012, was retooled in 2025 and now produces batteries for Energy Storage Systems. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply next generation cells for BMW starting in 2026. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply high-performance batteries and components for other OEMs. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

Reporting to the Sr. IT/IS Manager, you will be responsible for the implementation, support, and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system within our manufacturing operations. This role will focus on ensuring the successful deployment and integration of EAM applications to support maintenance, reliability, and asset lifecycle management. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and drive efficiency in asset management.

Your work within the IT Team will directly impact our strategic goals and contribute to our position as a global leader in battery technology.

• Participate in the design, implementation, administration, and support of the local EAM system with the assistance of regional and global IT resources.
• Collaborate in system integration testing and factory acceptance testing for new equipment startup, ensuring seamless asset tracking and management.
• Act as a liaison between maintenance teams, equipment vendors, contractors, and the IT department to ensure proper system configuration and utilization.
• Assist with the implementation and support of our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other plant-specific applications for asset management, predictive maintenance, and reliability tracking.
• Provide continuous improvements to the EAM system by working closely with global CoE teams.
• Collaborate with maintenance engineers, reliability engineers, and production managers to optimize asset performance and system efficiency.
• Establish and maintain interfaces and communications between EAM, ERP, and other enterprise systems.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive EAM documentation, ensuring compliance with best practices and company standards.
• Analyze data and generate reports to support asset lifecycle decisions and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• 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

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation environments working with EAM systems, CMMS, or related enterprise applications.
• Experience with application and system integrations in manufacturing or maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle management, preventive maintenance strategies, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Understanding of databases and database management tools for asset tracking and reporting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to troubleshoot, modify, and standardize EAM environments.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving techniques for system optimization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Teams and PowerPoint.
• 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)

• Experience with EAM software such as IBM Maximo.
• Exporting EAM data into dashboards
• Experience integrating EAM environments with ERP systems like SAP.
• Experience in greenfield manufacturing plant startups.
• Knowledge of Open Platform Communication (OPC) servers, such as Kepware.
• Experience with Oracle Databases and SQL queries.
• Programming experience in .NET, C#, or similar languages.
• Experience with Power BI for asset performance reporting and analytics.
• Background in OT/IT network design elements relevant to asset management.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile/Scrum.
• Understanding of incident, problem, and change management related to EAM.
• Knowledge of ISO 55000 asset management standards.
• Experience with battery manufacturing, EV manufacturing, or refinery operations.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is advantageous.
• Cross-cultural experience is a plus.

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.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

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.

Occasional domestic and international travel required.