Engineer, Controls

Lg Energy Solution, Ltd.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot automated equipment for EV battery manufacturing in Lansing, MI.

You will work with Mitsubishi PLCs and integrated systems to improve yield and productivity in a highly automated facility. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and external vendors, plus occasional on-call support to keep production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• BS or AS in electrical engineering or automation preferred.
• 0–3 years in industrial controls; manufacturing experience a plus.
• Exposure to controls/electrical design and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Program automation and controls systems using Mitsubishi PLCs.
• Monitor, modify, and debug logic for start-up and testing.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to resolve production issues.
• Support on-call production activities as required.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Automation

Associate degree in Electrical/Automation possible

Tools

Mitsubishi Q Series PLC

CC-Link

SSCNET III

Servo motor control

Industrial robotics

Job description

Title: Engineer, Controls

Reports to: Manager, Energy Engineering

Location: Lansing, MI

Position Description:

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer

batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in

advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com

This position will be part of a technical team responsible for engineering work that includes

continuous improvement, investigating and troubleshooting equipment/manufacturing/facility

problems, analyzing production results, implementing and improving manufacturing methods and

processes, and ensuring high yield and productivity in a highly automated manufacturing

environment. His/her functions will also include interaction with internal and external customers and

external vendors to solve urgent and complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives to

provide support of all in-plant production as required. Position requires some on-call support.

Job Responsibilities:

Controls Engineer is a key partner in organization responsible for the Electrode

process technology. The engineer will be trained and developed in Mitsubishi PLC programming to:

Program the automation and controls systems of various manufacturers (Italy, Japan,

Korea)

Create, monitor, and modify logic for program design, simulation and testing, start-up, and

troubleshooting

Manipulate these items using Mitsubishi:

• Q Series PLC
• Networking with CC-Link & SSCNET III
• Motion control with servo motor & robot

Integrate and implement various systems such as: Bar Code & RFID Reading, Robot,

Ultrasonic Welding, Vision, Weigh Scale, Gas Sampling, etc.

Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor of Science or associate degree in electrical engineering preferred or Automation (or

related) required.

0 to 3 Years Industrial Controls Experience- Experience working in a manufacturing or

automotive engineering environment through an internship, co-op, entry level job role, or

similar highly preferred.

Exposure to controls and electrical systems design, automation, mechanical assemblies, and

manufacturing assembly equipment

Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills

Exposure or education in Battery systems or processes a plus but not required

Bilingual Korean/English preferred

Ability to work well in a team environment

Promote workplace safety