Engineering Technician I - ESS RND Prod

LG Energy Solution; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc is seeking an Engineering Technician I to provide engineering support and drive continuous improvement on the Holland, MI production lines.

The role involves hands-on work across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, data collection, troubleshooting, and training of Tech II/III staff to ensure line and process performance and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Vocational Certificate or Associate's Degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and tooling is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and data.

Responsibilities

• Drive troubleshooting and problem-solving during equipment breakdowns.
• Collect and analyze data; inspect products and processes; run tests and document results.
• Provide advanced training and develop troubleshooting guides for Tech II/III staff.
• Maintain and update work instructions, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and quality documentation.
• Lead line change-overs and verify parameters meet standards.
• Monitor machine operation and diagnose issues to keep lines running.
• Support continuous process improvements to maximize OEE and yield.

Skills

Planning

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Creativity

MS Office

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational Certificate or Associate's Degree

Job description

Title: Engineering Technician I

LG Energy Solution Michigan is currently hiring for three (3) Engineering Technician openings across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Candidates may be considered for any available shift based on business needs and qualifications.

Location:Holland, MI

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. With growing operations across the United States, we are committed to innovation, quality, and powering the future of clean energy. Join a leader in advanced EV batteries.www.lgenergymi.com

Summary:

Provide engineering support to drive continuous improvement and meet daily production objectives. Complete projects, activities and initiatives that impact the achievement of OEE and Yield targets. The Engineering Technician role is a hands-on position that, especially outside of business hours, will be expected to work rather independently to accomplish its projects and tasks, while knowing when and how to escalation.

Responsibilities:

• Drive troubleshooting and problem-solving activities when equipment breakdowns
  
• Collect and analyze data, inspect products and processes, conduct tests, assist with research and development, and records results
  
• Provide advanced training to Tech II's and III's, including but not limited to developing troubleshooting training guides
  
• Create, update, and maintain Work Instructions, Work Standards, PFMEAs, Control Plans, PFDs (Troubleshooting Guide), Quality Alerts, Change Order, OPL (One Point Lessons) and Visual Standards
  
• Follow 4M changes
  
• Lead line change-overs, verify proper function and quality is met
  
• Confirm line parameters match standards
  
• Initiate and foster cooperation/communication within and between departments and shifts
  
• Achieve KPI's: OEE, Yield and Project targets
  
• Monitor machine operation, diagnose machine/process issues and make machine adjustments
  
• Work on continuous process improvements to ensure the line is operating at its designed level
  
• Run queries to troubleshoot issues and keep machines running properly
  
• Write reports of daily machine activity, machine issues, and improvement actions
  
• Test, inspect machines/equipment to assist the engineer in corrective action of production problems
  
• Help develop methods and devices used in the prevention and control of the process
  
• Adhere to company, team and safety rules/requirements at all times, including clean room rules and PPE standards
  
• Participate and successfully complete all training requirements
  
• Lead the FPI (First Production Inspection) process and documentations
  
• Quality issue monitoring, root cause finding, corrective action implementation
  
• Monitor the SPC system and verify the flags
  
• Monitor RMS (Recipe Management System), response flags and verify the machine setting on time
  
• Manage the hold material (tracking, reviewing, inputting, reflect to yield)
  
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  
• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
  
• Follow LGESMI existing cleaning SOP's during downtime (e.g. line stop, waiting time, etc.), which includes cleaning your designated machine and/or surrounding work area
  
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Vocational Certificate or Associates Degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience
  

Experience:

• Tech II or III or commensurate experience
  
• 3 to 6+ years of manufacturing experience
  
• Prior experience using hand tools in a manufacturing environment
  
• HMI and Vision Systems experience
  
• Technical troubleshooting
  

Skills:

• Planning and organizational skills
  
• Effective and efficient time management
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Creative, innovative, and solutions-oriented
  
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
  
• Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve
  
• MS Office Suite
  
• Ability to read and interpret graphs, measurements and drawings
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.