Process Specialist

Date: Jan 27, 2026
- Location: St. Thomas, CA
- Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.
- Level of Experience: Professionals
- Job Function: Operations
- Job ID: 4398

**Process Specialist - Failure Mode Analysis**:
**Who we are**

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job - it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us

**Your role and key responsibilities**

This position is in-person and located in the charming town of St. Thomas ON.

**What you bring to the team**
- Lead efforts to collaborate with cell manufacturing equipment engineers on failure mode analysis issues, and work with the team to assess and implement solutions.
- Collaborate with PowerCo headquarters and other global factories and partners.
- Lead the efforts to interface and exchange with other PowerCo departments including development, process, quality, automation, logistics, digitalization, maintenance, HSE, etc.
- Develop and optimize processes for the failure mode analysis stages in F&A production to improve efficiency, yield, and quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality, and production, to implement best practices and ensure process stability.
- Work closely with the maintenance team for regular upkeep and improvement of equipment performance.
- Analyze process data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities in F&A production.
- Utilize process improvement methodologies to drive continuous improvement projects aimed at cost reduction and efficiency enhancement.
- Ensure that failure mode analysis processes meet stringent quality requirements for battery cell manufacturing.
- Conduct root cause analysis for defects and non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive measures in coordination with the quality assurance team.
- Work closely with the F&A Manager to align process development activities with broader production goals.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by collaborating with R&D and production teams in scaling up processes and refining parameters for large-scale production.
- Ensure that all process-related activities adhere to safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
- Assist in the transition of F&A manufacturing processes from pilot scale to full-scale production, ensuring process scalability without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Present necessary materials and information to project teams and management.
- Investigate and identify root causes of low yield cases, summarize and communicate lessons learned.
- Facilitate interactions with internal and external technical resources to exchange and transfer best practices.
- Develop standard operating procedures and train production operators on best practices and operational guidelines for failure mode analysis processes.
- Provide technical support to task forces as needed.

**What makes you stand out**
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical, mechanical, materials, chemical, or electrochemical engineering, or a related major.
- 5+ years of experience in lithium-ion battery design, development, prototyping, or manufacturing, ideally within a global organization.
- Strong understanding of the F&A manufacturing process and the specific challenges related to failure mode analysis.
- Familiarity with data collection and analysis and statistical process control (SPC).
- Proficient in manufacturing feasibility, method plan validation, design principles, measurement process validation, FMEA, MES, and DOE.
- Familiarity with analytical software and programming languages (e.g., JMP, Minitab, MATLAB, Python, etc.).
- Ability to follow through and make significant progress in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience in the initial phase of a battery cell production plant would be considered an asset.
- Working experience with automotive OEMs is an asset.
- Action-oriented work style and strong drive for results.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification will be a plus.
- Integrity and value-driven working style, compliant with rules and regulations.
- Adaptable to international teams with cross-cultural communication skills.
- Experience in process development, optimization, and scale-up from pilot to full production is a plus.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of safety standards and en