Job Description
HSAGP (Hyundai-SK America Green power) Energy LLC. is Hyundai Motor Group and SK On' s joint venture company to produce batteries for electric vehicle batteries. The joint venture plans to invest $5 billion to build an EV battery cell plant in Bartow County, Georgia. Hyundai Motor Group and SK On will each hold a 50 percent stake in the joint venture. The new plant created by the two companies is expected to start manufacturing battery cells in the first half of 2026 with an annual production capacity of 35 GWh, enough to support the production of 300,000 EVs a year. The future Bartow County plant in northwest Georgia is strategically located near Hyundai Motor Group’s existing and planned U.S. facilities. Hyundai Motor Group broke ground last year on the new Hyundai Motor Group Meta plant America in southeast Georgia to make future Hyundai, Genesis and Kia EVs. For more information visit our website
Join us on the journey of two companies' massive electric vehicle project in Bartow County!
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Process Engineering
- Become familiar with production processes, equipment and spare parts
- Support the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify critical risks in the production processes with the Process Engineers
- Report incidents or malfunctions of equipment and request maintenance according to the troubleshooting correspondence manual
- Collect data from the machine using a check sheet or MES
- Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance
- Disassemble problematic battery cells for root cause analysis
- Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs as needed
Maintenance: Tool & Mold Replacement/Adjustment
- Line change-over/verification. Lead line changeovers, verify proper function and quality is met before releasing the line for full production
- Become familiar with production processes, equipment and spare parts
Work Environment/Safety Management
- Monitor and support production environment improvement on light of 3R (Right material, Right quantity, Right position) and 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)
- Ensure safety management by fostering a culture of safety awareness, conducting regular training, and adhering to established safety protocols. Actively monitor workplace conditions, identify potential hazards, and promptly implement corrective actions to maintain a secure environment for all shift members.
- Frequently work around machinery. Occasionally exposed to chemicals, noises, grease and oil
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
- Advanced knowledge of operational tools and procedures obtained through work experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency (especially Excel)
- Night shift availability preferred but not required, unless specified during the interview
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing, especially in automotive, electrical component, and/or chemical manufacturing preferred
- Measure the dimensions, thickness, etc with measurement tools
Physical Requirements:
- In the office: Must wear the company-provided uniform
- In the production site: Must wear the company-provided uniform and PPE including safety shoes, safety helmet (hard hat), safety glasses/safety goggles, portable gas measuring device
- In the A/C tower: Must wear dust-proof mask
- When exposed to NMP, hot oil: Additionally wear gas mask, dust-proof mask, chemical resistant clothing
Work Environment:
- Usual office environment, production and construction sites
- Risk of noise: Above 90db in compressor room, high temperatures, and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals
- Clean and dry room environment
- Wear PPE is required and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and a respirator.
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.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- May occasionally left and/or move up to up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms to include stoop, kneel, bend or crawl.