Engineering Technician I

Title: Engineering Technician

Reports to: Assembly Production Manager

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:

Provide engineering support to drive continuous improvement and meet daily production objectives. Complete projects, activities and initiatives that impact the achievement of OEE and Yield targets. The Engineering Technician role is a hands-on position that, especially outside of business hours, will be expected to work rather independently to accomplish its projects and tasks, while knowing when and how to escalate.

Responsibilities:

Drive troubleshooting and problem-solving activities when equipment breakdowns

Collect and analyze data, inspect products and processes, conduct tests, assist with research and development, and records results

Provide advanced training to Tech II's and III's, including but not limited to developing troubleshooting training guides

Create, update, and maintain Work Instructions, Work Standards, PFMEAs, Control Plans, PFDs (Troubleshooting Guide), Quality Alerts, Change Order, OPL (One Point Lessons) and Visual Standards

Follow 4M changes

Lead line change-overs, verify proper function and quality is met

Confirm line parameters match standards

Initiate and foster cooperation/communication within and between departments and shifts

Achieve KPI's: OEE, Yield and Project targets

Monitor machine operation, diagnose machine/process issues and make machine adjustments

Work on continuous process improvements to ensure the line is operating at its designed level

Run queries to troubleshoot issues and keep machines running properly

Write reports of daily machine activity, machine issues, and improvement actions

Test, inspect machines/equipment to assist the engineer in corrective action of production problems

Help develop methods and devices used in the prevention and control of the process

Adhere to company, team and safety rules/requirements at all times, including clean room rules and PPE standards

Participate and successfully complete all training requirements

Lead the FPI (First Production Inspection) process and documentations

Quality issue monitoring, root cause finding, corrective action implementation

Monitor the SPC system and verify the flags

Monitor RMS (Recipe Management System), response flags and verify the machine setting on time

Manage the hold material (tracking, reviewing, inputting, reflect to yield)

Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

Follow LGESMI existing cleaning SOP's during downtime (e.g. line stop, waiting time, etc.), which includes cleaning your designated machine and/or surrounding work area

Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required; Vocational Certificate or Associates Degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience Experience:

Tech II or III or commensurate experience

3 to 6+ years of manufacturing experience

Prior experience using hand tools in a manufacturing environment

HMI and Vision Systems experience

Technical troubleshooting Skills:

Planning and organizational skills

Effective and efficient time management

Strong attention to detail

Creative, innovative, and solutions-oriented

Problem solving and critical thinking skills

Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve

MS Office Suite

Ability to read and interpret graphs, measurements and drawings