Engineer I, Equipment

LG Energy Solution; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. is seeking an Equipment Engineer I to support the breakdown of equipment, improve equipment for the program and design to increase overall efficiency and productivity.

You will also provide education for controls with the plant to distribute company-based knowledge for company-specific equipment. Responsibilities include analyzing OEE, supporting production work orders and post-improvement monitoring, installing new technology on the line, completing daily

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–3+ years’ experience with installation, modification, analysis, repair and testing of tools, machines and other equipment.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office; ability to document and analyze equipment data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze OEE to track breakdowns, uptime and yields.
• Support production work orders and monitor line post-improvement.
• Install new technology on the line (e.g., lasers).
• Complete daily documentation and audits.
• Follow work instructions and safety requirements.
• Attend training and maintain on-site attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job 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

Summary

As an Equipment Engineer I, you will support the breakdown of equipment, improve equipment for the program and design to increase overall efficiency and productivity. You will also provide education for controls with the plant to distribute company-based knowledge for company-specific equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze OEE for frequency of breakdown and up time for daily production. Reporting on OEE (Micro stop, BM, and yield; including 50% of time spent on this responsibility)
• Support the completion of production work orders for technology-based (example: PLC program-based and redesign of line) and monitor equipment running post improvement (including 35% of time spent on this responsibility)
• Install new technology on the line (example: Installation of lasers) (including 15% of time spent on this responsibility)
• Complete daily documentation and audits, as required by position
• Follow established work instructions
• Adhere to safety requirements at all times, including the use of proper PPE
• Adhere to general and position-specific dress code requirements
• Participate in, and successfully complete, any and all training requirements
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience:

• 1 to 3+ years of experience with installation, modification, analysis, repair and testing of tools, machines and other equipment
• Analysis of equipment breakdown data

Skills:

• MS Office Suite
• Internal/External Customer Interaction

Physical:

• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for a period of up to 12 hours
  • Safety glasses
  • Steel-toed shoes
• Must be able to do the following repeatedly for a period of up to 12 hours
  • Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
  • Stoop, twist, bend
  • Reach overhead
  • Sit and/or stand