Senior Optical Inspection Technician

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).

Company:

Celgard, LLC Job Description:

Optical Inspection Technician Celgard

• Concord, NC About Us For more than 50 years, Celgard has been a proven global leader in the development and production of high-performance membrane technology.

Our products are used in a broad range of energy storage and other barrier-type applications, including lithium-ion batteries, lithium primary and other specialty battery solutions, technical textiles such as waterproof breathable apparel and medical personal protective equipment (PPE) and other specialty applications. Headquartered in the United States, we operate manufacturing facilities in the USA and China and have sales and technical service staff located strategically throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Celgard is part of Polypore International, a leading global high technology company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. Polypore is an Asahi Kasei Group company, which is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. We are creating for tomorrow! About the Role We are seeking an Optical Inspection Technician to be a part of the Quality team based in Concord. Optical inspection is integral to manufacturing, not only for finished goods but also to monitor and control the upstream processes of extrusion and lamination. Reporting Relationships This position directly reports to the Quality Manager and does not supervise others. Asahi Kasei's Values Sincerity

• Being sincere with everyone Challenge
• Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change Creativity
• Creating new value through unity and synergy Key Accountabilities Developing quality tests procedures, SOPs and SOCs, and troubleshooting guides for FSM Optical Systems Keep all FSM Department quality tests, SOPs & SOCs, troubleshooting guides updated Conduct training of floor optical support technicians, including new support techs and new/changed procedures to current support techs Provide advanced troubleshooting beyond the troubleshooting guide as necessary, which may require after hours support Maintain optical inspection systems through routine maintenance, calibration, and alignment checks, and detection testing Create optical inspection settings for development film.

Data analysis will be required. Collaborate with Process engineers on process monitoring improvement activities Periodic review of the optical inspection records database to ensure proper data entry & make corrections as necessary Perform quality investigations using archived optical inspection data. Interpret results and provide information for causes, and recommendations for solutions

Qualifications Education Background:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Demonstrated computer skills in configuration or programming or Associates of Applied Science in engineering or engineering technology, Electronics or IT preferred.

Knowledge & Experience:

Manufacturing experience required. Experience as an electrician or electronic technician with proven troubleshooting skills preferred. Experience using multimeters. Experience reading schematics. Experience writing training documents and operating procedures using Microsoft WORD required. Experience analyzing data using pivot tables and charts using Microsoft EXCEL or equivalent required. Visual Studio programming knowledge preferred. 3+ years with optical inspection systems preferred.

Key Attributes:

Detail oriented in creating or verifying procedures to ensure no misinterpretation of same. Ability to work individually. Strong Writing skills.

Travel:

Must be able and willing to travel up to 10% for domestically and abroad for training and visiting other company locations. Working Environment This position is in a manufacturing plant setting that would require working in a production environment around chemicals. Work will require standing and walking for up to 80% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate. You may be required to lift up to 35 pounds and/or force necessary to push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and

ISO 9001

certified. Location Information Concord is part of the Charlotte metro area. Charlotte, NC, known as the Queen City, is a thriving metropolitan area of over 2.6 million people across 15 counties and is situated just north of the South Carolina border, within a weekend drive to the mountains and the beach. It is comprised of diversity in people, industries and living, from urban to rural. It is ranked second among 25 largest cities for most desirable place to purchase a home by Nerdwallet.com and is ranked eight among the top 10 big booming cities by CNNmoney.com. Charlotte is home of one of North Carolina's largest college campuses, UNC Charlotte. Along with a friendly southern culture, Charlotte offers dining, arts, museums, major league basketball, football and soccer teams, a minor league baseball team, NASCAR, shopping, festivals, a variety of amenities and quick access to several parks and reserves for people who love the outdoors. #LI-MN1 As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment. Be cautious of fraudulent communications claiming to be from Asahi Kasei. Incidents have occurred in which individuals impersonating Asahi Kasei recruiters have contacted people on LinkedIn requesting personal information. If someone does not have a verification badge, that person is not authorized to engage in recruitment activities on behalf of Asahi Kasei. Please also note that we never ask applicants to make any payments in the recruitment process. If you receive any suspicious messages or recruitment outreach that does not meet these criteria, please do not respond, and report the matter directly to LinkedIn. Asahi Kasei in North America emphasizes recruiting key talent within the region. Across our multiple business units, we focus on growth, innovation, and initiative to help develop our people and give them the resources they need to succeed. Part of our mission is to be a good corporate citizen, dedicating our time to employees, customers, and communities around us. As an employer, Asahi Kasei offers a comprehensive benefits package, growth opportunities throughout our companies, and a diverse environment to enhance your career. About Asahi Kasei The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world. Since its foundation in 1922, Asahi Kasei has consistently grown through the proactive transformation of its business portfolio to meet the evolving needs of every age. With more than 46,000 employees around the world, the company contributes to a sustainable society by providing solutions to the world's challenges through its three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care. In North America, Asahi Kasei currently has over 23 business units and 10,000 employees. Our People Asahi Kasei recognizes that our people are our greatest strength. We operate with an emphasis on developing our employees and promoting from within. Our broad spectrum of companies within the Material, Homes, and Health Care sectors allows employees to collaborate across locations and industries. The possibilities for employees will continue to grow as we accelerate new business activity internally and externally through mergers and acquisitions. For assistance in submitting your application or with the careers site, please reach out to Asahi-WFP@ak-america.com. Please note we do not accept resumes or applications via email. Don't see an opening that matches your skills? Setup job alerts by selecting Sign In, located in the upper right of the page, to create an account.