Sr. Engineer, Vision Systems

Full Time

Holland, MI, US

Title: Sr. Engineer, Vision Systems

Reports to: Manager, Vision Systems

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!

Summary:

The Vision Systems Sr. Engineer will support the prevention of quality issue in advance and maximize output (yield, OEE) through the establishment of inspection system, management of inspection equipment maintenance, improvement of inspection equipment performance, and the introduction of new equipment.

Responsibilities:

Perform Omron or Keyence Stand-alone Vision Controller by using various inspection logic

Perform PC based inspection program developed by vendor that using various inspection logic

Developing indirect machine vision program for inspection verification program

Design a verification plan with third-party machine vision resources

Supervise/encourage other members to improve vision inspection programing skills

Lead/suggest/develop incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation processes

Commission vision cameras for 2D/3D part inspection, and process control

Establish vision systems test plans

Document control system and equipment configuration changes

Install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, inspection flow, control components – photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachometers and encoders

Troubleshoot various status (I/O boards, encoder, light controller, modules and devices)

Document procedures, including trouble shooting and root cause analysis

Serve as Subject Matter Expert to improve equipment production

Collaborate with multiple vendors

Provide training to Engineers, Technicians, and Operators

Develop and maintain a good working relationship across all levels in the organization

Provide enriched feedback to enhance individual performance

Establish and manage inspection machine standards

Establish and revise PFD, BM/PM/PD Manual

Ensure compliance with all safety programs, policies and procedures

Work in a clean room environment, to include wearing proper PPE, clean room suit and other gear during operation

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 required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience:

7 to 10+ years of experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing in a highly automated and/or automotive engineering environment

Robotic manufacturing equipment

Skills:

Practical knowledge in selection of cameras, displacement sensors, frame grabbers, lightning, lenses, etc. is preferred

High proficiency with MS Office Suite

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

Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team