- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Vision insurance
XALT Energy is a leading developer and manufacturer of large-format lithium ion battery cells and associated modules & packs.
Utilizing its state-of-the-art production operations, proven technology and talented human capital, XALT Energy delivers practical, cost effective and well-engineered energy storage and usage solutions to its global customers in marine, commercial transportation, stationary power storage and defense industries.
Based in Midland, Michigan, XALT Energy continues to expand its knowledge and expertise to explore and evaluate next generation lithium ion battery technology and engineered solutions for current and future applications.
If you value creativity, entrepreneurship and operational excellence, we encourage you to consider XALT Energy as your career path.
Position Title: Welding Technician
Reports To: Senior Technical Specialist-Welding Technology
Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Regular Full-time
Location: Midland, MI
Job Summary:
The Welding Technician develops and support welding processes for FBPS Li-ion battery manufacturing. Will work closely with the production and manufacturing engineering teams to support all areas of the pack plant activities by constant improvements to our welding process equipment, welding and testing tooling, material flow and maintenance in order to ensure the high quality of the manufacturing process and final product. Will generate and manage welding process documentations. Will support welding development in new product introduction.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support weld development in new product introduction. Develop welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment for manufacturing Li-Ion batteries by utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles.
Conduct investigations to develop and test new joining processes and procedures. Improve existing or develop new welding and testing equipment and tooling. Develop new or modify current welding and testing methods, techniques, and procedures.
Establish welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions and material processes requirements.
Direct and coordinate technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements.
Perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials.
Provide support and trouble shooting for current operations. Innovate and implement cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas of moderate scope.
Provide production and weld development data analysis. Prepares technical reports. Develop preventive maintenance schedules for welding equipment and tooling.
Contact personnel of other departments, agencies, engineering personnel, or clients to exchange ideas, information, or offer technical advice concerning welding processes and equipment.
Investigate welding equipment failures to develop root cause and corrective actions
Support tooling set up and validation at the lab level to support production changeover.
Maintain working condition of welding and testing equipment in weld lab. Support welding and testing activities as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent, preferred
5+ years’ experience in high volume manufacturing production environment preferred
Basic knowledge of Ultrasonic metal and plastic welding, laser and resistance welding and capacitive discharge welding.
Must demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency with creative problem solving methods.
Key Competencies:
Take actions and display behaviors that demonstrate ownership in the success of the company.
Demonstrate primary focus on meeting both internal and external customer needs when identifying, prioritizing and accomplishing tasks.
Work independently and overcomes obstacles to achieve results
Effectively participates in teams to reach desired outcomes either as a team leader or team member.
Builds safety, quality and compliance into all actions.
Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement.
Demonstrates priority and commitment through personal behavior.
XALT Energy offers competitive salary and benefits to include:
Choice of three health plans, vision, dental and life insurance; ancillary benefits; 401(k); company paid holidays and paid time off.
The salary range commensurate with education and experience.
Must successfully complete a background check, a drug screen and a physical.
EOE including Disabled and Vets / VEVRAA Federal Contractor