Position Overview

The Laser Welding Engineer will provide comprehensive support and coordinate manufacturing engineering tasks in support of laser-related projects and serve as subject matter expert/principal investigator on Laser Welding process fallout in battery pack production. Lead and devise laser weld schedules, processes and procedure development, standardization, and training. Utilize lean and six sigma tools for continuous improvement projects to improve quality, on-time-delivery, and cost. This position will report to Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Battery.

About the Role – You Will:

• SME of laser welding equipment/systems, supporting equipment, software, and hardware development, trouble shooting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvements
• Identifies and analyzes problems, data mine relevant data, and processes. Systematically determine root cause(s) and solution(s). Applies lessons learned and knowledge to read across as preventive action
• Identify, develop, and deploy corrective actions, new welding methods (or refine existing), weld schedules to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule
• Develop and train on standardized total preventive maintenance processes and procedures for laser welding equipment across sites
• Develop total preventive maintenance plan with maintenance team to minimize equipment down time and maximize first-pass-yield, and optimize overall-equipment-efficiency
• Utilize lean and 6 sigma manufacturing methodology for process development and problem solving
• Create/modify manufacturing work instructions and rework instructions in Visual Factory
• Collaborate with quality engineering and sustaining engineering to disposition non-conformances
• Contribute to PFMEA to strengthen the feedback loop between design and production
• Define, develop, implement, commission, optimize, and standardize internal laser welding equipment and processes across sites
• Stay current with industry trends and technical advancements, actively seek-out various educational and training opportunities to keep current and demonstrate continuous growth
• Effectively delivers oral presentations meant to inform or persuade both internal (peer and manager) and external (client) audiences

About Our Group

• As strategic partners, the Proterra team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
• We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
• We treat each other with respect, and always try to have a little fun every day!

About You

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Your Experience Includes

• Bachelor of Science in Welding, Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
• 3 - 8 years laser weld engineering & manufacturing experience
• Experience with various laser technologies and robotic welding
• Understanding of laser optical systems and proficiency in DOE and experimental analysis
• Metallurgical knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel-based and aluminum-based alloys
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Proven project management experience
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD (CATIA is a plus), Ignition, Visual Factory, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• A demonstrated passion for laser welding in manufacturing
• Willingness to travel periodically (15-20%) to various internal sites
• Experience with industrial controls (PLC), and programming language is a plus
• Experience with laser part marking and chemical etching is a plus
• Experience with designing fixtures and tooling with GD & T is a plus

Location: Greenville, SC
Travel: 10-25%

_Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). _

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