Smart Factory Engineering Intern — Hands-on Experience

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is offering an onsite Manufacturing Engineering Internship in Lansing, MI. The role supports Smart Factory Systems, coordinating with cross-functional teams and reporting to site leadership.

The program emphasizes hands-on engineering work, project deployment, and continuous improvement in a fast-moving battery manufacturing environment. The internship runs full-time on weekdays, with exposure to PLCs, Python and C# programming, and modern manufacturing

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in electrical/mechatronic/computer engineering.
• Fundamental understanding of networks and IT (0–3 years of IT experience preferred).
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn smart factory systems (PLC, ML, Network, Vision Inspection).
• Ability to modify systems via Python, C#, and Siemens PLC.

Responsibilities

• Support Smart Factory Systems with latest technology implementations.
• Help manage deployment of key systems (Remote Ops, Autonomous Calibration, Product Traceability, Preventative Maintenance).
• Participate in Site Acceptance Tests and function/performance checks after installation.
• Assist in planning to improve equipment efficiency and availability through automation and digitalization.
• Co-create documentation with cross-functional teams to improve processes and capabilities.
• Communicate with parent headquarters and coordinate project progress.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Python

C#

PLC programming

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechatronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC programming tools

AutoCAD

Python IDEs

Job description

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is offering an onsite Manufacturing Engineering Internship in Lansing, MI. The role supports Smart Factory Systems, coordinating with cross-functional teams and reporting to site leadership.

The program emphasizes hands-on engineering work, project deployment, and continuous improvement in a fast-moving battery manufacturing environment. The internship runs full-time on weekdays, with exposure to PLCs, Python and C# programming, and modern manufacturing