Engineer, Facility Queen Creek, Arizona

Lg Energy Solution, Ltd.; Queen Creek (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Facility Engineer to support the operation and maintenance of utility systems at the Queen Creek battery manufacturing plant. You will help manage electricity, compressed air, water, steam, and HVAC to ensure reliable service for production.

You will monitor energy use, pursue efficiency improvements, coordinate with contractors, and maintain records. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• PLC experience is preferred but not required.
• Six Sigma certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with DOE (Design of experiments) preferred but not required.
• Experience using CAD and coding preferred but not required.
• Must be able to properly use PPE (safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, etc.) for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, maintenance, and repair of utility systems (electrical, compressed air, water, steam, HVAC).
• Monitor utility consumption and identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Assist troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for utility services and upgrades.
• Ensure minimal production interruptions by addressing outages promptly.
• Maintain records of performance, maintenance schedules, work orders, and compliance documents.
• Support reporting on utility performance to senior management.
• Maintain work-site 5S3R standards and cleanliness.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLC experience

CAD

DOE

Six Sigma (preferred)

Job description

LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Location: Queen Creek, AZ

Summary:

The facility engineer will be responsible for supporting the efficient operation and maintenance of all utility systems and general facility equipment within the battery manufacturing plant. This includes supporting the managing of critical systems such as electricity, compressed air, water, steam, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning). The role involves ensuring the reliability of utility services and general facilities in support of production processes and handling associated maintenance activities. Additionally, the engineer will improve utility efficiency and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Support the overseeing of the operation, maintenance, and repair of all utility systems, including electrical, compressed air, water, steam, and HVAC systems, ensuring they operate efficiently and without any interruptions
• Monitor utility consumption, identify energy-saving opportunities, and manage utility budgets to reduce costs while maintaining optimal performance of facilities
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of utility issues and general facility maintenance items. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Support the selection and coordination with external contractors and vendors for utility-related services; including maintenance, repairs and system upgrades
• Ensure minimal production interruptions by ensuring safe and timely resolution to planned and unplanned outages
• Maintain accurate records of utility systems' performances, maintenance schedules, work orders and compliance documentations
• Regularly support reporting on utility performance to senior management
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering or related field required
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience * Preferred but not required
• Six Sigma certification * Preferred but not required
• Experience with DOE (Design of experiments) * Preferred but not required
• Experience using CAD (Computer-aided design) and coding * Preferred but not required
• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a period of up to 12 hours
  • Safety glasses
  • Steel-toed shoes
  • Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds on occasion
  • Stoop, twist, bend
  • Reach overhead
  • Stand for lengthy periods

Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.