Job Title

Support process development, industrialization, and optimization of laser welding processes for cell cans, tabs, busbars, and current collectors, including parameter windows, weld schedules, and standard work. Support specifying, validating, and optimizing ultrasonic welding processes for electrode tab welding, busbar connections, and foil joins, including tool design, horn/anvil selection, and stack maintenance. Participate and influence PFMEA, control plans, and process capability studies (Cp/Cpk) for all welding operations; review and/or define critical-to-quality (CTQ) features and acceptance criteria. Lead trials, DOE, and correlation studies between weld parameters, NDT results (vision, X-ray/CT), and destructive testing. Support equipment selection, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ and PQ, commissioning, and production ramps. Monitor and review change management for welding stations, including safety interlocks and fume extraction. Support and provide training as needed including troubleshooting support to maintenance, production, and quality teams on welding system performance, welding defects and mitigation. Engage with equipment vendors on system architecture, equipment selection, throughput requirements, and integration with MES/QMS. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential: Strong background in laser welding (eg., Trumpf, IPG) and ultrasonic welding for metals, preferably in batteries, automotive, or electronics. Experience with weld quality assessment (macro etch, cross-section, pull/shear testing) and NDT integration (vision/X-ray). Familiarity with joining of Cu, Al, Ni, and coated foils; understanding of metallurgy and heat-affected zones in thin materials. Desired 10 or more years, specific experience relevant to the role described Experience with Launch of new production lines Experience with Launch of Gigafactories Experience with integrators and equipment OEM’s related to all Welding processes Experience with RCCA work to resolve production ramp challenges and achieving high reliability production rates Preferred Certifications or similar (Laser Welding): AWS C7.4/C7.4M Laser Beam Welding Operator Qualification ISO 156094 Laser Welding WPS Certification ISO 13919 Quality Levels for Laser Weld Imperfections ANSI Z136 Laser Safety Certification Preferred Certifications or similar (Ultrasonic Testing/Welding): ASNT UT Level I / Level II (SNTTC1A or CP189 compliant) ISO 9712 Certified NDT Technician – Ultrasonic Testing AWS Ultrasonic Testing I (or similar AWS UT courses) Role Specific Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or relevant demonstrable field experience. Relevant OEM experience can also substitute a degree