Sr. Equipment Planner (Cell Manufacturing Engineer)

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company. 

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive.  You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

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PowerCo Canada Inc. is seeking a skilled Senior Equipment Planner – Cell Manufacturing Engineer to join our team for the battery cell production line in St. Thomas. In this role, you will be responsible for proposing, developing, presenting, and coordinating planning concepts for machinery and the plant, involved in the production of battery cell factories, covering process steps including electrode processes, cell assembly processes, formation and aging processes, cell finishing and testing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement equipment concepts for cell production machinery and plants.
• Coordinate the realization and operation of these concepts, ensuring adherence to defined measures.
• Assess, design, and ensure the application of new technologies and compliance with both external and internal regulations (e.g., quality and humanization targets).
• Professionally coordinate and guide employees involved in the equipment planning process.

This is a flex hybrid model requiring 2 days in the St. Thomas office, subject to change based on the needs and nature of this project. Upon equipment installation, a fully onsite presence will be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks related to cell manufacturing for battery cell production plants, including electrode processes, cell assembly processes, formation and aging processes, cell finishing and testing processes
• Lead the subprojects of equipment planning from the concept phase through to process implementation in mass production, ensuring a smooth production start
• Work on and provide guidance of the certification and permitting process of cell manufacturing equipment in Canada
• Lead the machine design reviews and FAT
• Guide equipment supplier to install and commission the cell manufacturing equipment
• Lead SAT and work with equipment suppliers for specific process areas
• Lead the equipment handover to production team
• Support VSMs and Lead Planners on continuous improvements
• Work with PowerCo headquarter, and other PowerCo’s global factories and partners
• Work with other PowerCo departments including development, process, quality, automation, logistics, digitalization, maintenance, HSE (health safety environment) etc.
• Document the issues and lead the efforts in finding optimized solutions
• Investigate and identify root causes of equipment failures, and summarize/communicate lessons learned
• Provide technical support to task forces as needed
• Train other employees on technical topics

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in in electrical, me