Contamination Control Engineer

Company: AESC Group
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: June 1, 2025

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Job Description



AESC is looking to add a Contamination Control Engineer to our team in Smyrna, TN.

• Full-Time
• On-siteAbout AESC US LLC AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational and supplying electric vehicle batteries for the Nissan LEAF since 2012, was retooled in 2025 and now produces batteries for Energy Storage Systems. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply next generation cells for BMW starting in 2026. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply high-performance batteries and components for other OEMs. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities. About the RoleLeads local technical cleanliness objectives for the Smyrna plant. The technical cleanliness engineer will work with Project Planning, Process Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain departments to incorporate appropriate technical cleanliness mindsets to new plant construction, equipment design, and quality monitoring plans.What You Will Do Lead technical cleanliness activities with coordination across multiple plants while participating in OEM working groups for alignment.Assist with the company wide technical cleanliness strategy implementation to achieve company targets and quality standards.Aid in setting monitoring standards for technical cleanliness within production and promote culture of technical cleanliness within the region.Analyze and resolve complex issues and provide alternative solutions as necessary. Influence leadership on specific recommendations for current operations and future development.Contribute to the development of high-quality systems and products by ensuring functionality meets document specifications, product requirements, and organizational goals.Build strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders and champion continuous improvement initiatives across the company product portfolio.Produce quality metrics, testing results, and other reports for all levels of management.Ability to clearly understand manufacturing concerns, write descriptions of concerns and relay details of manufacturing issues to engineers and managers.Ability to analyze issues and make recommendations for countermeasure implementations.Other duties as assigned by managementWhat We Offer Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.We offer:
• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  
  
  
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  What You Need
  • Bachelor's Degree in chemical, mechanical, material science and engineering; Master's Degree desired with research experience in renewable resources, storage system or green technologies.
  • 0-3 years of working experience in a GMP regulated environment within renewable energy equipment manufacturing, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical, semiconductors, electronics, or any cleanroom validation and contamination control activities.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, any statistical analysis software
  • Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
  • Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)What is "Nice to Have"?1-2 years of process engineering related role within EV, ESS, semiconductor, electronics, medical device or renewable energy industriesResearch experience within battery storage systems, smart materialsHands-on experience in using physical chemistry and/or analytical chemistry equipment and metrologiesStrong technical review and writing background.Experience in cleanroom or controlled environmentsAwareness of battery production and process impacts of contaminationWorking knowledge of ISO 14644 for cleanrooms and controlled environmentsWorking knowledge of VDA 19 Part 1 and 2Awareness of ISO 16232 for the cleanliness of components of fluid circuits in road vehiclesAwareness of ZVEI guidelines for technical cleanliness in electrical engineeringEqual Employment Opportunity At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future. Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
    • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
    • Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
    • Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.TravelOccasional domestic travel required.#LI-JH1
      
      
      
      
      

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