Maintenance/Electrical Engineer

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

What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the SK on Tennessee 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
• 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

Candidates for positions with SK on Tennessee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. SK on Tennessee 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.