Engineer I, Process

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona is seeking a Process Engineer I to optimize sustainable battery production. This role involves technical knowledge, quality improvements, and collaboration in process development.

Your responsibilities will include supporting quality investigations, data analysis, and documentation updates. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in engineering and brings 1+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience in technology or manufacturing, ideally with Electrode Process Technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quality issue investigations and support corrective actions.
• Support data collection and basic analysis for process improvement.
• Participate in tests and trials for new materials and report findings.
• Document and track non-conformance issues.
• Monitor equipment conditions and provide troubleshooting.
• Maintain and update process documents like SOPs.

Skills

Understanding of quality systems (Six Sigma)

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Statistical tools

Written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

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!

Job Summary: The Process Engineer I will participate in the optimization of sustainable battery production, exhibiting a high level of technical knowledge of the manufacturing process and equipment while ensuring quality & PD (Process Down) improvement through recipe setting, specification alignment, process capability management, and defect improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quality issue investigations and support implementation of corrective & preventive actions under guidance of senior engineers.
• Support data collection and basic analysis for process improvement and DOE (Design of Experiments) activities.
• Participate in routine tests and trials for new materials, processes, or equipment and report findings.
• Report on OEE (Process Down (PD), and yield).
• Document and track non-conformance issues and assist in preparing reports and follow-up actions.
• Support Process Technology Engineers in PFMEA, Process Flow Diagram (PFD), and Control Plan preparation by gathering data and organizing documents.
• Assist in verification activities for 4M (Man, Machine, Material, Method) changes and new product introduction (NPI) or process updates.
• Monitor equipment and line conditions and provide basic troubleshooting with engineering or operator guidance.
• Maintain and update process documents such as standard operating procedures (SOPs) and checklists.
• Improve production processes by creating various SOPs and train operators to ensure understanding and correct implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required, or equivalent, relevant experience.
• 1+ years of work experience in a technological or manufacturing field with preference for experience with Electrode Process Technology.

Skills

• Basic understanding of quality systems (Six Sigma), DOE (Design of Experiments), and statistical tools.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.

Why should you work here?

• Growth – You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.
• Challenge – You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.
• Action – You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.
• 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.