Engineer I, Quality (Defect Analysis, Cell)

Job Description

Title: Quality Engineer I (Defect Analysis)

Reports to: Quality 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:

As a Defect Analysis Engineer I, you will conduct analysis of lithium ion battery (small, medium/large Cell, ESS) and BMS (Battery Management System) related accident site and failure parts investigation, internal and external failure samples. You will also conduct reproduction experiments (cell and pack level) in certain conditions. This job is responsible for identifying the clear root cause of safety issues, serving as a control tower to improve accident issues, and providing safe batteries to customers.

Responsibilities:

Organize and streamline processes/procedures

Derive the root cause through on-site verification, investigation, and ignition analysis of safety issues

Guide and train operators on the use of analysis equipment

Guide and train operators to perform analysis processing of products

Conduct a reproducibility experiment to verify the probable cause of a field issue

Cell/Module/Pack tear-down analysis and reporting

Analyze structural and design safety risks of automobile & battery (Pack to Cell) system

Analyze Risk and cause through buyback and issue adjacent cell analysis

Analyze the cause of battery failure through precision analysis equipment

Liaise between technicians and customer service

Create instruction and diagnostic manuals

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 in Engineering or related field or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience in a Quality Engineering role or Reproducible experiment work in an automotive manufacturing environment including internship or co-op’s experience

Experience:

1 to 3+ years of experience, including internship or co-op experience, in a Quality Engineering role or Reproducible experiment work in an automotive manufacturing environment

Skills:

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

MS Office Suite

Ability to work flexible hours occasionally to support related team

Electric & Electronics related knowledge in vehicle

Benefits Overview

100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family

100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs

Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays

Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company

401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match

LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO

Full-time