Senior Vision Systems Engineer – Battery Manufacturing

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Vision Systems to lead machine vision and automated inspection initiatives across battery manufacturing operations.

This role drives quality improvements, yield, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through advanced inspection capabilities. You will develop and optimize vision programs, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and vendors to improve yield and OEE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement, machine vision, automation, controls, equipment, or manufacturing within a highly automated and/or automotive engineering environment.
• Experience with robotic or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Advanced experience troubleshooting machine vision, automated inspection, controls, or related manufacturing systems.
• Experience performing root-cause analysis, technical problem-solving, and equipment or process improvement.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate, configure, and support Omron, Keyence, and comparable stand-alone vision controller systems using various inspection logic.
• Support and troubleshoot PC-based vision inspection programs developed internally or by external vendors.
• Develop and improve machine vision programs and inspection verification methods.
• Develop verification plans and coordinate testing with third-party machine vision resources as needed.
• Commission and optimize vision cameras and related systems for 2D/3D part inspection and process control.
• Develop vision system test plans and support system validation, commissioning, start-up, and production stabilization.
• Lead incident follow-up, advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, corrective-action support, and technical documentation for significant or recurring vision system issues.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot inspection flow, relay logic, control components, sensors, I/O devices, encoders, light controllers, modules, servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, and related equipment.

Skills

Machine vision

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Process improvement

Automation

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

Omron

Keyence

Vision hardware

2D/3D inspection

Job description

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Vision Systems to lead machine vision and automated inspection initiatives across battery manufacturing operations.

This role drives quality improvements, yield, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through advanced inspection capabilities. You will develop and optimize vision programs, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and vendors to improve yield and OEE.