Controls Technician I - All Shifts

Job Description

Title: Controls Technician I

Reports to: Cell Equipment Supervisor

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 Controls Technician I, you will install, calibrate and monitor automated industrial machinery. You will analyze and improve performance parameters of the automated system. You will conduct preventative maintenance and maintain records of maintenance performed, work orders requested and parts requested.

Responsibilities:

Monitor Stand-alone PLC Controller by using various inspection logic

Monitor PLC programs (Mitsubishi) developed by vendor using various inspection logic and HMI

Support Engineers for incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation

Document control system and equipment configuration changes

Install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, inspection flow, control components – 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)

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

Collaborate with vendors

Complete all safety training, policies and procedures as company required

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

1-2+ years of experience with machinery operation to include automated machines.

Some experience with PLC is preferred but not required

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

Flexibility with work hours and days (24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation including weekends and holidays)

Position is required to be on-call, including holidays and weekends

Required to wear proper PPE

Full-time