Proterra

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Description

Proterra offers a dynamic and supportive workplace where our employees can thrive personally and professionally. With cutting-edge facilities and groundbreaking projects, Proterra offers unique opportunities to grow, collaborate, and lead transformative change in the electrification of heavy-duty transportation and equipment.

Our commitment to innovation extends beyond our battery solutions to our people, where we create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to drive change for the earth. Here at Proterra we strive to foster a culture of inclusivity, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging bold ideas, allowing our employees to bring their full selves to work. Our employees benefit from competitive total rewards packages, and opportunities to develop professionally.

Position Overview:

This position will provide comprehensive engineering technical support to Proterra's Manufacturing Manager, Manufacturing Controls Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineer, and other site leadership team members. This position will be responsible for production support on automation controls, production testing, and electrical configuration. The Associate Controls Engineer is responsible for working with engineering and operations teams to develop and tune processes as well as build new equipment to specification. The role will include collaboration with both internal and external partners, taking on this hands-on role.

About the Role – You will:

• Maintains and upholds high safety standards.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineering team in building complex mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Support installation, troubleshooting, and PLC/Robotic programming on new or re-built machines.
• Integrate new VFDs, sensors, actuators, and communication protocols to enhance robotic performance Implement and maintain tests that ensure quality and functionality of battery packs Prepare and deliver build documentation to the production floor under strict deadlines. Complete a final report on all projects and ensure that this is circulated to the key stakeholders Troubleshoot battery production equipment when necessary
• Focus on continuous improvement implementation in your area of responsibility
• Drive and implement continuous improvement ideas.
• Participate in the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and validate electricity and automation requirements.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of controls and standard practices
• Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing and maintenance functions to solve chronic or complex problems.

About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the Engineering 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 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!
• This position will be part of the Greer-based Battery Manufacturing Engineering Team
• You will report to the Controls Engineering Manager and collaborate with other Manufacturing Engineering team members.

Your Experience Includes:

• BS Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 0-1 years of experience within the manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proficient in Rockwell PLC programming using Studio 5000 and Structured Text
• Industrial HMI design using programs such as FactoryTalk View Studio and SCADA Ignition (Perspective & Vision) is a strong plus.
• Industrial software integration of electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, including how to safely check out these interdisciplinary systems prior to production implementation.
• Fanuc Robotics Programming experience is a strong plus.
• Experience with IO-Link
• Experience with manufacturing and/or testing EVS is a plus
• Knowledge of electrical schematic and prints with experience in AutoCAD
• Experience navigating through electrical codes, particularly NFPA (NEC) and local regulations

Environmental Demands:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Wear protective clothing or respiratory protective equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent walk, work at computer for extended periods of time. Light to moderate travel.

Behavioral Traits:

• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Motivated/Self-Starter

Designed and assembled in the United States, Proterra’s innovative battery platform offers industry-leading energy density, durability, performance and safety systems – enabling Proterra EV batteries to be the premium choice for commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.

Proterra’s battery technology offers industry-leading energy density, safety systems, and durability. Proudly designed in Silicon Valley and assembled in Greer, South Carolina, Proterra® batteries are the premier choice to electrify commercial vehicles ranging from buses and trucks to construction equipment and more. Proterra is building innovative battery technology to power a better, more sustainable world.

Location: Greer, SC

Travel: 0 – 10%

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. There is no immigration sponsorship available for this role (ex: H1-B, OPT, CPT, TN or any other employment sponsorship).

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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