Engineer
Job Location:
Liberty, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
29 September 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key Points from the Spot light call-
Training and Business meeting with business counterparts - again not hands-on
Mostly will be Japan - very few vendors other than Japan.
Travel will be 5% or less.
Overall travel 15 to 20% Overtime - 25%
Job Title: (Engineer)
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills MI Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value passion excellence empowerment and happiness creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources incentives and flexibility that they need to support a healthy balanced and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Location: (Liberty NC)
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Kyyba at
Rewards:
Medical dental vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
Key Experience Required
- Experience with pre-production trials and production preparation.
- Experience managing budgetary controls.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing environment (approximately 60-second production cycle).
- Bachelors degree or higher preferred.
- Strong preference for candidates with experience in:
- Anode manufacturingCathode manufacturingBattery cell manufacturingBattery pack manufacturing.
- Alternative Backgrounds Considered
If battery experience is unavailable candidates from the following industries may also be considered:
- Raw chemical processing /Paint manufacturing /3M or similar specialty materials companies /Paper and pulp industry /Laser welding or precision manufacturing /Flexible packaging Flexible material Printing
Training and Business meeting with business counterparts - again not hands-on
Mostly will be Japan - very few vendors other than Japan.
Travel will be 5% or less.
Overall travel 15 to 20% Overtime - 25%
Job Title: (Engineer)
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills MI Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value passion excellence empowerment and happiness creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources incentives and flexibility that they need to support a healthy balanced and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Automotive OEMs Battery Manufacturing Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Contract Engineer for our Implementation Group.
- This positions main responsibility is production preparation and new model launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment.
- This position is locatedin Liberty North Carolina and reports to an Engineering Manager in the Implementation Group.
- Leading the procurement validation installation pre-productions trials and launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment.
- Creating and maintaining detailed schedules and budgetary control for assigned area
- Creating battery manufacturing process plans and machine specifications incorporating knowledge of Company Production Systemindustry standards and continuous improvement.
- Applying knowledge of electrical mechanical and civil design and applicable standards to create engineering criteria and design feedback pertaining to appropriate sizing routing materials selection component selection installation and other design choices relating to such systems.
- Creating explanatory documents and drawings for clear understanding of job scope execution plan progress top issues and option analysis by all stakeholders including machine vendors general contractors service providers owner groups and all levels of management.
- Collaborating across functional company and international boundaries to drive progress and achieve project goals.
- Planning and monitoring installation of battery manufacturing equipment identifying field issues and working closely with construction coordinators and machine builders to countermeasure.
- Contributing to the zero incidents is possible safety culture by exemplifying safe work behaviors complying with Toyota construction safety requirements and correcting unsafe conditions without fail.
- Demonstrating quality-first leadership through planning and coordination of pre-production and mass production trials at machine vendors and at the installation site.
- Directly supporting the success and development of fellow team members through direct mentorship and authorship of technical standards and work instructions.
- Participating in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others.
- Bachelors Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field with 5 years of equivalent work experience in an engineering role
- Experience with production preparation of Battery Electronics or Chemical manufacturing equipment including procurement validation installation pre-production trials and launch (3 years Required 5 years Preferred)
- Experience creating process plans and machine specifications using lean manufacturing principles.
- Experience leading capital projects including creating and maintaining detailed schedules budgetary control and KPI-based progress reporting (3 years required 5 years Preferred).
- Experience with AutoCAD CATIA Creo or similar including the ability to read and interpret and modify 2D and 3D technical drawings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint. (intermediate or above)
- Ability to business travel both domestic and international up to 25%.
- Ability to work weekends and shutdowns such as July and December.
- Advanced Engineering degree higher than Bachelors.
- Past Toyota Production Engineering experience
- Experience directing structured trials of manufacturing equipment to assess and achieve compliance with design performance and product quality criteria.
- Experience with battery manufacturing such as electrochemistry slot die coating roll-to-roll processing laser cutting equipment vision inspection systems.
- Experience with industrial controls and/or industrial networks PLC logic programming Mitsubishi and/or Omron PLCs MES systems including experience investigating and troubleshooting issues.
- Japanese language ability.
Location: (Liberty NC)
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Kyyba at
Rewards:
Medical dental vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
- An INC 5000 company for 10 years
- Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots
- Crains Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
- TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
- Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
- Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
- 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
Required Experience:
IC