Title: Engineer I, Quality (Defect Analysis-Safety Investigation)

Reports to: Manager, DA

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! www.lgenergymi.com

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:
  1. Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  2. Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering required (prefer in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent, relevant experience
• 1-3 Experience in a Quality Engineering role or Reproducible experiment work in an automotive manufacturing environment including internship or co-op's experience

Experience

• Fire related failure parts analysis experience including EV/PHEV vehicle diagnosis (GST)
• Fire related failure parts analysis experience
• Electric & Electronics related knowledge in vehicle
• Capability to use 3D CT analysis program (non-destructive testing)
• Capability to use charge/discharge system equipment

Skills

• Prefer to Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI) , Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
• Understanding IATF16949 standards
• Understanding of Minitab, Six Sigma, 8D problem solving methodology
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, presentation
• Critical thinking and an analytical approach to problem solving
• Ability to work with in a team and can accomplishing goals
• Capability to use MS-office and Minitab programs

Mandatory requirements:

Able to work while wearing respirator

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