Sr. Engineer, Equipment

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Equipment Engineer to optimize cylindrical battery production equipment and improve efficiency. You will analyze OEE, identify root causes, and implement upgrades across multiple lines.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in production equipment, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and experience with PLCs, DOE, Six Sigma, CAD, and Korean-English bilingual skills as a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in engineering equipment in production/plant env.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• PPE required: safety glasses and steel-toed shoes for up to 12 hours.
• Lift/push/pull up to 35 pounds; stoop, twist, bend; sit/stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for breakdowns and uptime.
• Report on OEE and create improvement plans.
• Design/review production work orders based on PLCs.
• Monitor OEE and Line of Balance after improvements.
• Install/modify/analyze/repair/test new tools and equipment on the line.
• Research/implement new technology for production equipment.
• Provide support to other engineers and delegate work orders.
• Collaborate with related departments to improve process quality.
• Manage daily maintenance plans.
• Train other equipment engineers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Production processes

Equipment data analysis

PLC experience

Six Sigma

DOE

CAD

Korean-English bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Summary :

As a Sr. Equipment Engineer of cylindrical batteries, you will improve equipment for program and design to increase overall efficiency and productivity and identify root cause or the equipment breakdowns. You will also provide education for equipment controls and devise plans to share base knowledge for company specific equipment.

Responsibilities :

• Analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness(OEE) for breakdown frequency and uptime for daily production
• Report on OEE (Micro-stop, Breakdown Maintenance(BM), and yield) and create plans for improvements
• Design/review production work orders based on Programmable Logic Controllers(PLCs)
• Monitor OEE and Line of Balance(LOB) after improvements is made
• Install/modify/analyze/repair/test new tools/machines/equipment and technology to line (i.e. installation of production equipment such as pressing machine, mixer, coater, etc.)
• Research/implement new technology for production equipment
• Provide support to other engineers including delegating work orders to equipment and controls engineers
• Collaborate with related departments to improve process quality and conduct equipment modification and improvement activities
• Manage plans for daily maintenance activities
• Train other equipment engineers with shared responsibilities
• Complete daily documentation and audits, as required by position
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements :

• Minimum of 7 years in engineering equipment experience in production/plant environment
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or related field required
• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a period of up to 12 hours
  • Safety glasses
  • Steel-toed shoes
• Must be able to perform the following over the course of up to 12 hours per day
  • Lift/push/pull up to 35 pounds on occasion
  • Stoop, twist, bend
  • Reach overhead
  • Sit and/or stand for lengthy periods

Skills :

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Production processes
• Equipment data analysis and processing
• Programmable Logic Controller experience(PLC) * Preferred but not required
• Six Sigma certification * Preferred but not required
• DOE (Design of experiments) * Preferred but not required
• CAD (Computer-aided design) and coding * Preferred but not required
• Korean-English bilingual * Preferred but not required

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.