Senior PM Laser Welding Engineer

Job Summary:

This is a local employment opportunity in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
with immigration support and relocation assistance provided. For expatriates, the contract length is typically 2 years, based on the validity period of the issued working visa.

The Senior Laser Welding Engineer will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining laser welding processes used in battery module and pack assembly. This role ensures welding quality, reliability, and efficiency to meet production, safety, and customer requirements. The Senior PM Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams (NPD/NPI/AME/Quality/Production) to implement new technologies, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve welding operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, validate, and standardize laser welding processes with cross-functional team for battery assembly.
• Have knowledge and maintain welding parameters, machine programs, and process control standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies, process capability analysis, and weld quality evaluations to ensure weld designs meet product requirements and manufacturability.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification (Verification/Buyoff/EB/QB) of cell & step laser welding machines.
• Troubleshoot welding issues (spatter, porosity, cracks, penetration, etc.) and implement Corrective Action & Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Build & implement maintenance master plan, overhaul for cell & step laser welding machines.
• Build and control spare part stock to ensure always available.
• Develop work instructions, standard procedures, training materials for technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for safety, productivity, and cost reduction in welding processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in laser welding or related joining technologies (ultrasonic, resistance welding, etc.), preferably in battery manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of weld joint design, and material behavior (aluminum, copper, nickel, etc.).
• Familiarity with quality inspection techniques (X-ray, ultrasonic, metallography, cross-section analysis).
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards in welding and battery assembly.
• On-site role in battery manufacturing facility.
• Hands-on work with welding equipment and production lines.
• Requires use of PPE and adherence to safety protocols.

Technical:

• Basic PLC/HMI programing
• Proficient in CAD/Solidwork, data analysis tools, & statistical methods (DOE, SPC, LEAN preferred).

Knowledge:

• Having basic knowledge Welding, TPM, specially AM, PM Pillar.
• Having background knowledge or experience in the field of battery manufacturing is an advantage.

Functional Skills:

• Leadership skills
• Team training skills
• Good negotiation, bargaining & persuasion skills
• Effective communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Good reading and understanding of English documents.
• Efficient Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills.

Remarks:

This is a local employment opportunity in
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
. The successful candidate will be directly employed by our Vietnam entity under a Vietnam local labor contract.

We offer 5-day week, competitive remuneration package including 13th month salary, performance bonus, housing and free shuttle bus, health insurance and good career prospects to the right candidate. Interested parties please send your resume with expected salary by clicking Quick Apply.

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