Engineer II, Equipment

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. seeks an Equipment Engineer II to improve reliability, efficiency, and productivity of battery manufacturing equipment.

The role analyzes performance, troubleshoots issues, conducts root-cause analysis, and implements improvements with cross-functional teams to support safe, stable production operations. The candidate will monitor OEE, lead equipment modifications, and drive initiatives across winding, assembly, and formation processes while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Three or more years of equipment engineering experience in a manufacturing, production, or plant environment.
• Demonstrated experience with production equipment, manufacturing processes, equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to wear required PPE for scheduled shifts up to 12 hours.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and analyze equipment performance, including OEE, downtime, micro-stops, breakdown maintenance, yield, and line balance.
• Troubleshoot equipment abnormalities and breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Design and review equipment-related work orders involving PLCs and support equipment-control modifications.
• Install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, test, and commission production equipment across winding, assembly, and formation processes.
• Develop and implement equipment improvement activities to enhance reliability, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and production-support priorities with Maintenance, Production, Process, Quality, and Controls teams.
• Monitor performance after modifications and validate effectiveness of solutions.
• Support equipment installation, expansion, and technology implementation projects.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and less-experienced team members as needed.
• Complete required technical documentation, work records, and equipment audits.
• Maintain 5S/3R standards in work areas.
• Follow safety, PPE, cleanroom, and environmental requirements.

Connaissances

Equipment engineering

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

DOE

Six Sigma

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Outils

PLCs

CAD software

DOE methods

Description du poste

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 Equipment Engineer II is responsible for improving the reliability, efficiency, and productivity of battery manufacturing equipment. This role independently monitors equipment performance, troubleshoots equipment issues, conducts root cause analysis, and implements equipment improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support safe and stable production operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze equipment performance, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), downtime, micro-stops, breakdown maintenance, yield, and line balance.
• Troubleshoot equipment abnormalities and breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Design and review equipment-related work orders involving programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and support equipment-control modifications.
• Install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, test, and commission production equipment across manufacturing processes such as winding, assembly, and formation.
• Develop and implement equipment improvement activities to enhance reliability, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities, equipment modifications, and production-support priorities with Maintenance, Production, Process, Quality, Controls, and other teams.
• Monitor equipment performance following modifications or corrective actions and validate effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Support equipment installation, expansion, and technology implementation projects.
• Provide technical support and guidance to technicians and less-experienced team members as needed.
• Complete required technical documentation, work records, and equipment audits.
• Maintain work areas in accordance with 5S/3R standards.
• Follow all safety, PPE, cleanroom, and environmental requirements and support a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Three or more years of equipment engineering experience in a manufacturing, production, or plant environment.
• Demonstrated experience with production equipment, manufacturing processes, equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and other required PPE, for scheduled shifts of up to 12 hours.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, twist, bend, reach overhead, and sit or stand for extended periods.

Technical Skills

• Equipment performance and production data analysis.
• Manufacturing and production processes.
• Programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Design of Experiments (DOE).
• 2D/3D computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Programming or coding applicable to manufacturing or equipment systems.
• Six Sigma methodology; certification or demonstrated practical application preferred.

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.

EEO Statement

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

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in LG Energy Solution Arizona’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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