Quality Control Technician

Job Description

AESC is looking to add (1) QC Technicians to our team in Smyrna.

• Full-Time
• On-site 
• Smyrna, TN (Battery Plant)

About AESC US LLC

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company's leading-edge technology and reliability are enabling and accelerating the transition to clean energy solutions. Through rapid expansion, AESC batteries will soon power more than 1,000,000 electric vehicles for the world's top automakers. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, China, UK, France, Spain, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

• AESC is known for making Quality products. As key members of the Quality Assurance Team, QC Technicians will support all quality testing in assigned work areas to achieve established goals set by AESC, regulatory and industry standards, and the customer. QC Technicians will support the QC Technologist and other QC team members on assigned shifts to maintain quality standards, production schedules, and a safe working environment. 

What You Will Do 

• Performs daily QC testing and reporting of results to support manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance. 
• Supports QC Technologist and team members on all testing requirements and operation of QC instrumentation.
• Support achievement of Safety, Quality, Cost and Time (SQCT) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Coordinate and communicate with assigned QC Technologist and peers on other shifts to ensure standardization of QC operations. 
• Interact and coordinate with maintenance and engineering to identify countermeasure issues with equipment, processes, or materials.
• Investigates material variances and reports result of investigation to management.
• Support quality investigations as needed.
• Proactively identify and communicate safety concerns before an incident.

What You Need

• At least two years of related battery experience. 
• Prefer two years of post-high school education. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and other PC applications. 
• Experience with MES, Traceability, and Quality systems (interface, data entry and reporting functions).

What is “Nice to Have”?

• High volume manufacturing experience a plus.
• Clean/ dry room experience is a plus.
• Battery cell production experience preferred.
• Background in QC testing and operating QC equipment in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

What We Offer

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

Application Process

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Physical Requirements

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.

Work Environment

The work environment for a QC Technician will primarily be a Cleanroom environment. This environment is highly controlled (humidity, air quality, temperature, pressure). Maintaining low levels of particles, dust, airborne organisms, are important in preventing contamination. For this reason, Cleanroom suits and all other proper PPE are required for this area/Job to minimize contamination.

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. 

Qualifications

What You Need

• At least two years of related battery experience. 
• Prefer two years of post-high school education. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and other PC applications. 
• Experience with MES, Traceability, and Quality systems (interface, data entry and reporting functions).

What is “Nice to Have”?

• High volume manufacturing experience a plus.
• Clean/ dry room experience is a plus.
• Battery cell production experience preferred.
• Background in QC testing and operating QC equipment in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Travel

• Infrequent day and overnight travel (domestically)