Smart Factory Equipment Engineer

Job Title: Engineer I, Equipment
 
LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com
 
Summary:
As a Smart Factory Engineer I, you will support the deployment, improvement, and maintenance of Smart Factory systems to increase efficiency, availability, and productivity of equipment and processes. You will also provide cross-functional support to ensure technology adoption, compliance, and knowledge sharing within the organization.
 
Responsibilities:

• Review and implement Smart Factory system applications based on the latest technology.
• Manage projects and deploy key Smart Factory systems (e.g., Remote Ops, Autonomous Calibration, Product Traceability, Preventive Maintenance).
• Participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, and performance checks of Smart Factory systems once installed on equipment.
• Plan strategies to improve equipment efficiency and availability through automation and digitalization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to co-create documentation and improve operational capability.
• Serve as communication channel with parent headquarters on Smart Factory issues, projects, and progress.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports on issues, achievements, and project status.
• Manage Smart Factory investment and operations budget.
• Analyze OEE for frequency of breakdown and up time for daily production. Reporting on OEE (Micro stop, BM, and yield; including 50% of time spent on this responsibility)
• Support the completion production work order for technology based (example. PLC program based and redesign of line) and monitoring equipment running post improvement (including 35% of time spent on this responsibility)
• Complete daily documentation and audits, as required by position
• Follow established work instructions 
• Adhere to safety requirements at all times, including the use of proper PPE 
• Adhere to general, and position-specific, dress code requirements
• Participate in, and successfully complete, any and all training requirements
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required 
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
• Sort, set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronic, Computer, or related field) or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in IT, network systems, or equipment engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of Smart Factory technologies (PLC, Python, C#, Machine Learning, Network Systems, Vision Inspection, Data Analytics, etc.).

Skills:

• Comfortable working independently and with others
• Root Cause Analysis
• Results-oriented and perseverant
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Project and process management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve
• MS Office Suite
• PMP Certification
• Bilingual (English/Korean) preferred

Physical: 

• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for a period of up to 12 hours
  • Safety glasses
  • Steel-toed shoes
• Must be able to do the following repeatedly for a period of up to 12 hours
  • Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
  • Stoop, twist, bend 
  • Reach overhead
  • Sit and/or stand