Job Title: Engineer II, Quality (Defective Analysis)

Reports to: Manager, Defective Analysis

Locations: 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. LGESMI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, a South Korean company that has global operations focused on petrochemical products, information/electronic materials, and energy solutions. LG Energy Solution is part of the LG Group. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgensol.com

Job Summary:

Defective Analysis (DA) Engineer conducts analysis 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. Also, carry out 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 finally providing safe batteries to customers.

Responsibilities:

• Cell/Module/Pack tear down analysis and reporting
• Derive the root cause through on-site verification, investigation and ignition analysis of safety issues
• Analyze structural and design safety risk 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
• Guide and train operators on the use of analysis equipment
• Guide and train operators to perform analysis processing of products
• Perform basic maintenance on analysis equipment for utilization
• Conducting reproducibility experiment to verify the probable cause of field issue
• Activity and library creation of clear occurrence phenomena for major singularities identified in field quality analysis and reproduction test results
• Data Analysis and creative problem solving
• Close communication with multi-functional teams, including Customer Service/Warranty Team
• Attend meetings for abroad Suppliers, Customers and HQ requests, when issues are related to analysis output

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering required (prefer in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial).
• 3-6 Experience in a Quality Engineering role or Reproducible experiment work in an automotive manufacturing environment including internship or co-op's experience
• Fire related failure parts analysis experience
• Capability to use 3D CT analysis program (non-destructive testing)
• Capability to use charge/discharge system equipment
• Knowledge of IATF16949 standards
• Knowledge of Minitab, Six Sigma, 8D problem solving methodology
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, presentation
• Critical thinking and an analytical approach to problem solving
• Able to work flexible hours occasionally to support related team
• Demonstrated teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goals
• Capability to use MS-office and Minitab programs

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