Introduction to SK on Tennessee

SK On Tennessee is the newest North American entity of SK On, a global leading battery and trading company committed to technological innovation for a better, sustainable future. Located in Stanton, Tennessee, SK On Tennessee was established in 2026 as a stand-alone SK On company having previously operated as joint-venture BlueOval SK since 2023.

Spanning approximately 4 million square feet, SK On Tennessee is a state-of-the-art facility operating like no other manufacturing plant in West Tennessee. From climate controlled, highly automated, and clean room conditions, our team will usher in a new brand of safety-focused manufacturing. With a projected start of production in 2028, SK On Tennessee is preparing to Power What's Next with its next-generation electric batteries.

Parent company SK On also operated facilities elsewhere in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

The Maintenance Engineer at SK on Tennessee - BlueOval City in Stanton, Tennessee will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Optimization of current production processes

Coaching plants in continuous improvement, standardization, and lean concepts

Assisting plants in addressing equipment down time issues

Developing preventative / predictive Industrial maintenance practices to ensure 100% equipment uptime in high volume manufacturing

Oversee PM programs for Battery Manufacturing equipment

Assist in Equipment spare part management

Providing input on new equipment design and purchase

Supporting new model / equipment launch as required

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

Ability to optimize equipment programs and troubleshoot issues to identify root cause

Excellent communicator who can train both hourly and salary team members

Must be a self-starter who will take ownership of projects and see them through to completion with limited supervision

Candidate must be flexible to significant travel

Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern

Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase

Candidate must be willing to work remotely and in-person at temporary facilities as needed during the initial plant start-up phase

Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial or Electrical / Automation engineering preferred. Equivalent experience accepted

Experience: 3-5 years experience in manufacturing; stamping experience preferred

Robot / interpress transfer (ABB / Fanuc / Gudel)

Stamping / press equipment

Vision experience strongly preferred (Cognex)

PLC competency.

Lean implementation

AutoCAD

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What you'll receive in return:

As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we'd love to have you join us.

Benefits include:

401k plan with retirement planning services

401k company matching after completing three months of service

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Preventative Care

Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance

Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO

Parental Leave

Climate-controlled working environment

For a full list of benefits, visit our website:

https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities

Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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