LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.
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Job Title: Engineering Technician (Shift / Weekends Required)
Locations: Phoenix, Arizona
[Job Summary]
The Engineering Technician plays a critical role in maintaining battery production stability and providing direct support for the core projects led by the engineering team. This position focuses on defect inventory management, assisting in mass production troubleshooting, and supporting customer audit readiness. A key aspect of this role is collecting field data to provide the foundation for design improvements and Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) feedback.
[Key Responsibilities]
1. Production Troubleshooting & Equipment Support
First-Response Support: Assist engineers in diagnosing root causes and performing immediate recovery tasks when equipment or process issues arise on the line.
Rework Execution: Perform precise rework on Electrical, HVAC, and Mechanical parts, as well as Communication/PLC components, following engineering guidelines.
Data Logging: Document all defect items and troubleshooting histories to provide engineers with accurate data for trend analysis.
2. Defect Inventory & Quality Control
Material Management: Manage defect inventory lists for both ESS and materials, ensuring 100% consistency between physical stock and data records.
Disposition Execution: Physically segregate and process materials according to engineering dispositions.
5S3R Standards: Maintain a clean and organized workspace, specifically for NG and inventory storage areas, in accordance with 5S3R standards.
3. Collaboration for Design Improvement
DFM Feedback: Monitor recurring rework or process bottlenecks and provide feedback to engineers to support DFM improvements.
Trial Support: Assist in field testing and data collection for new parts or modified processes proposed by the development team.
4. Customer Audit & Documentation Support
Audit Readiness: Prepare the facility for customer visits by verifying enclosure/pack availability and ensuring a defect-free visual environment.
Document Maintenance: Assist in updating and managing on-site versions of SOPs, Quality Alerts, and Rework Guides created by engineers.
[Qualifications & Skills]
LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO
Day Shift : 7:45AM ~ 8:00PM
Night Shift : 7:45PM ~ 8:00AM
LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. was founded in 2020 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of its parent company, LG Energy Solution. The first in the world to supply mass-produced EV batteries, we primarily work with major U.S. automakers in realizing the EV transition.
LG Energy Solution, headquartered in South Korea and a split-off from LG Chem, is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT and energy storage systems. With 30 years of experience in revolutionary battery technology and extensive research and development (R&D), the company is the top battery-related patent holder in the world with over 25,000 patents.
At the forefront of green business and sustainability, LG Energy Solution aims to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2050, while embodying the value of shared growth and promoting diverse and inclusive corporate culture.
