Quality Engineer (Defect Analysis, Pack)

LG Energy Solution; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in lithium-ion battery production is seeking an Engineer II or Sr, Quality to conduct in-depth defect analysis and safety evaluations of battery systems. This role involves streamlining processes, conducting experiments to verify safety concerns, and ensuring the reliability of battery performance. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 3+ years in quality engineering, and strong skills in problem-solving and electrical systems analysis. Join us to contribute to cutting-edge EV technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or related fields.
• Experience in reproving experiments in an automotive environment.
• Familiarity with BMS and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Organize and streamline processes/procedures.
• Conduct safety issue investigations and analyses.
• Perform teardown analysis of cells/modules/packs.
• Analyze design safety risks in automotive systems.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Electrical and electronic circuits knowledge

Critical thinking

MS Office Suite proficiency

Project and process management skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Title: Engineer II or Sr, Quality (Defect Analysis, Pack)

Reports to:Manager, DA

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 a Defect Analysis Engineer or Senior Engineer, you will conduct analysis of lithium-ion battery systems (small, medium/large Cell, ESS) and BMS (Battery Management System) related accident site investigations, failure part investigations, and internal/external failure sample analysis. This role you will conduct reproduction experiments (cell and pack level) under controlled conditions and identify clear root causes of safety-related issues. This role serves as a key contributor in improving product safety, supporting corrective actions, and ensuring safe battery performance for customers.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and streamline processes/procedures
• Derive the root cause through on-site verification, investigation, and ignition analysis of safety issues
• Conduct a reproducibility experiment to verify the probable cause of a field issue
• Perform Cell/Module/Pack tear-down analysis and reporting
• Analyze structural and design safety risks of automobile & battery (Pack to Cell) system
• Analyze risk and cause through buyback and issue adjacent cell analysis
• Analyze the cause of battery failure through precision analysis equipment
• Conduct failure analysis using precision diagnostic equipment
• Create instruction and diagnostic manuals
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent, relevant experience
• Experience in a Quality Engineering role or Reproducible experiment work in an automotive manufacturing environment including internship or co-op’s experience
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic circuits, including circuit theory and operating principle
• Strong problem-solving skills related to electrical and electronic components and systems

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience, including internship or co-op experience, in a Quality Engineering role or Reproducible experiment work in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Fire related failure parts analysis experience including EV/PHEV vehicle diagnosis (GST)
• Experience in electrical and electronic circuit analysis (voltage, current, resistance, signal measurement and analysis)
• Experience diagnosing circuit-level issues and performing root cause analysis
• Experience working with BMS, power supply systems, sensors, and protection circuits

Skills:

• Comfortable working independently and with others
• Results-oriented and perseverant
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Project and process management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve
• MS Office Suite
• Ability to work flexible hours occasionally to support related team
• Ability to wear a respirator while working
• Prefer to CFEI
• Electric & Electronics related knowledge in vehicle

Mandatory requirements:

• Able to work while wearing respirator

LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO