gotion

Equipment Manager

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At a Glance

Location
Manteno, Illinois, United States
Experience
7+ years
Compensation
or this full-time position is $150,000 –$180,000, plus eligibility for bonus an
Posted
2026-03-09T17:11:24-04:00

Key Requirements

Certifications

  • Lean
  • OSHA
  • SAFe
  • Six Sigma

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering
  • Environmental
  • Manufacturing
  • Regulatory
  • Robotics

Requirements

4. Reliability, Equipment Uptime & Continuous Improvement

Establish preventive and predictive maintenance systems.

Track KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and downtime trends.

Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation.

Lead TPM and continuous improvement initiatives in a startup environment.

Reduce unplanned downtime and improve overall equipment efficiency

Responsibilities

The Equipment Manager is responsible for leading all equipment-related activities within Gotion Pack battery manufacturing in Manteno Illinois facility. This role oversees equipment calibration, validation, testing, commissioning, SOP development, future equipment projects and long-term reliability performance. Experience managing a team of more than 50 equipment engineers. This role requires strong technical depth, cultural adaptability, and unwavering commitment to safety, integrity, and innovation.

1. Startup Leadership

Lead equipment commissioning for new production lines.

Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).

Oversee equipment calibration, validation, and performance verification.