Systems Engineer - Weekend Night Shift

AESC is looking to add a Systems Engineer to our team in Smyrna, TN.

• Full-Time
• On-site
• This position is a weekend night shift with typical hours 6:30 pm to 7 am Friday-Sunday nights

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational and supplying electric vehicle batteries for the Nissan LEAF since 2012, was retooled in 2025 and now produces batteries for Energy Storage Systems. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply next generation cells for BMW starting in 2026. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply high-performance batteries and components for other OEMs. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

The Systems Engineer works with a team to design, implement, and maintain innovative and reliable services to maximize manufacturing production. The position has the primary responsibility of ensuring the smooth operation of the Manufacturing Execution System through configuration, monitoring, trouble shooting, and repair tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze large sets of data
• Easily communicate complex ideas through clear written and verbal communication
• Maintain vigilance and attention to detail during analysis to arrive at correct conclusions
• Identify options for potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability
• Develop solutions, improvements, and related products
• Work closely with colleagues, developers, testers, and end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
• Support users on change control and system updates
• Provide end user training and documentation
• Remain up to date with technical and industry developments
• Utilize available monitoring and diagnostic tools to proactively identify potential issues before they affect production
• Research and diagnose problems that cannot be immediately resolved, working with software, hardware, and AESC Global Support to open and resolve support cases as necessary
• Use proper protocol for routine reporting of problems and concerns
• Log daily production calls, actions taken, observations made, and relevant pass-down information
• Participate in technical document creation and maintenance as is appropriate
• Provide off-hours support as necessary for system maintenance and downtime events

Technical Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to the local Manufacturing Execution System
• Troubleshoot and resolve unexpected failures of server and network hardware/software
• Research and analyze large data requests from business users
• Utilize SQL to develop ad-hoc query's based on user requests and for required troubleshooting
• Update/Insert/Delete data in Oracle and MS SQL Server databases
• Analyze and troubleshoot business logic of various systems components
• Provide technical support to customers for hardware, software, and end user related issues

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

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This position will involve design, configuration, and troubleshooting in a variety of technologies and services, including but not limited to the following. While experience and proficiency in all these environments (excluding SQL) is not required, it will receive consideration.

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education/experience will be considered
• Degrees or experience could include computer, electronics, industrial studies, and/or engineering
• Relevant certifications will be considered
• Oracle PL/SQL - Writing complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, functions.
• MS SQL Server
• Excellent personal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability and enthusiasm to work independently
• Completes tasks on time
• Identifies and communicates obstacles proactively
• Excellent personal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability and enthusiasm to work independently
• Completes tasks on time
• Identifies and communicates obstacles proactively
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

• Web Development (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, etc)
• Python
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Microsoft client and server OS
• Linux
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Windows scripting (VBScript, PowerShell, MS.Net, etc.)
• DNS, WINS, DHCP, etc.
• TCP/IP networking (switch/router configuration, VLANs, subnetting, etc.)
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Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

Occasional domestic and international travel required.