Factory Automation Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift

LG Energy Solution; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking a Factory Automation Technician I to support highly automated production and the installation project of FA equipment in building #1 and #2.

You will work with production and technology teams on installation and maintenance of conveyors, AGVs, stockers, and related systems. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, layout review, and collaboration with engineers and vendors while upholding 5S3R standards and safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understand and monitor the PLC logics of the FA equipment in all processes using the specifications and inspection logic.
• Support engineers and the direct manager for any improvements of FA equipment and follow-up any issues.
• Troubleshoot any issues in the FA equipment based off of the issues in other LGES sites.
• Review the layout drawing and update the layout of ESMI building #1 and #2 under the guidance of the direct manager.
• Collaborate with other teams and vendors to improve the building layout and follow-up any issue.
• 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.).
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

PLC experience

Team collaboration

Planning and organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Creative thinking

MS Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational Certificate or Associate Degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Title:Factory Automation Technician I

Reports to:Factory Automation Manager

Location:Holland, MI

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

The Smart Factory Technician will work in a highly automated environment to support the overall layout of ESMI building #1 and #2 and the installation project of Factory Automation (FA) equipment in the ESMI buildings. You will support production and technology teams, including installation and maintenance of automated process flow equipment including AGVs, stockers, and conveyors. You will help install the equipment and also consider the operation and maintenance scenarios during the mass production taking into effect safety, quality, cost, and the efficiency of the newly applied system.

Responsibilities

• Understand and monitor the PLC logics of the FA equipment in all processes using the specifications and inspection logic
• Support engineers and the direct manager for any improvements of FA equipment and follow-up any issues
• Troubleshoot any issues in the FA equipment based off of the issues in other LGES sites
• Review the layout drawing and update the layout of ESMI building #1 and #2 under the guidance of the direct manager
• Collaborate with other teams and vendors to improve the building layout and follow-up any issue
• 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.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

Experience

• 1 to 3+ years of manufacturing experience desired
• Prior experience using hand tools in a manufacturing environment

Skills

• Technical troubleshooting skills
• PLC experience preferred
• Strong AutoCAD skills or other layout program knowledge
• Ability to work as a team
• 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