Manufacturing System Engineer

Company Description

LG CNS is a global leader in AI Transformation (AX), leveraging nearly 40 years of IT expertise to deliver innovative digital solutions for businesses worldwide. By integrating advanced technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and big data, LG CNS empowers clients across industries including manufacturing, finance, logistics, telecommunications, and chemicals to drive business transformation. Committed to fostering talent in emerging technologies, the company collaborates with global technology leaders to build a robust ecosystem. Guided by its vision to be a "Digital Business Innovator," LG CNS prioritizes creating trusted partnerships with clients to achieve mutual growth and success.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Manufacturing System Engineer located in Holland, MI. In this role, the engineer will oversee the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of Battery Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and ensure aligned process controls to optimize manufacturing performance. Responsibilities include diagnosing and troubleshooting system errors, enhancing production efficiency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and operational success.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

· Analyze and troubleshoot IT and manufacturing systems for the LG Energy Solution. This includes maintaining regular communication with plant teams and gathering feedback to support the development and optimization of automated factory solutions.

· Provide clear and professional verbal, written communications in a multi-cultural environment (English/Korean) amongst IT members, IT systems vendors, and the customer. This includes preparing routine status reports, procedural guides, technical advice, and recommendations in written documents.

· Coordinate and support major system updates and implementations. Daily monitoring to ensure overall system stability and reliability.

· Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation as an IT Systems Specialist, based on the review of customer requirements and analysis of manufacturing systems

· Provide training & technical support to customers on the use of standardized manufacturing systems.

· (On site) Implement and test factory automation software while communicating with equipment engineers (PLC engineers).

· (On site / remote) Urgent system support through identification of production-related issues and troubleshooting in a timely manner.

· Able to work in multi-cultural environments (English/Korean is a plus)

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor's Degree in related fields (IT, Engineering, Computer science) and 1 or more years work experience in related field (Manufacturing, IT system management)

· Good customer service skills, communication skills and being able to work with a self-driven attitude.

· Strong analytical skills and being able to identify potential issues with various related systems.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with database systems such as MS / Oracle SQL in a professional work environment.

· Knowledge of manufacturing application systems such as MES, WMS, ERP, MCS, and so forth.

· Demonstrates a willingness to work and develop a career in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving automated manufacturing environment.

· Understanding of MS Office and other standard software

· Bilingual as English and Korean fluency a plus