Production Development Engineer I

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LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.

Posted 4 months ago

Full Time

Phoenix, Arizona

In Person

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Responsibilities

This role supports daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting technical issues on the production line for battery energy storage systems. It also involves implementing Design for Manufacturing principles to improve assembly efficiency and reduce quality costs.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering and the ability to interpret circuit diagrams and perform data-driven problem-solving. You are adept at troubleshooting manufacturing issues, implementing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, and possess a technical background with interest in material science, chemistry, or engineering.

Must Have Skills for ATS

BESS

DFM

troubleshooting

circuit diagrams

manufacturing Equipment

automation systems

Job Description

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. (LGES Vertech) is a full-service energy storage system supplier and integrator. Using our core strengths of expert service to our customers, unparalleled safety, and excellence in manufacturing, we bring standardized, fully integrated energy storage systems to a rapidly growing worldwide market. Our systems address our customers' needs to reduce capital equipment and installation costs while enhancing system level performance and reliability using automated monitoring systems and analytics across the battery, power conditioning and auxiliary systems. Our Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) & AEROS® energy operating system is the engine of innovation to maximize the value of their energy storage assets. The combination of excellence in battery technology and production coupled with nearly two decades of energy storage integration makes LGES Vertech a leading supplier and integrator in the power and energy markets. LGES Vertech empowers and expects its team members to assume responsibility and make good decisions, while maintaining a team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our diverse and growing team enjoys competitive salaries, generous benefits, including 100% employer sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance, and flexible working hours. 

For more information about LGESVT, please visit www.lgensol-vt.com.

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Job Title: Production Development Engineer

Reports to: Production Development Manager

Locations: Phoenix, Arizona

Summary

This role is responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations by identifying and resolving technical issues on the production line. The position focuses on maximizing productivity through effective troubleshooting of mass-produced products (BESS/Battery Pack) and implementing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to improve assembly efficiency and reduce quality costs.

Responsibilities:

[Mass Production Troubleshooting]

  1. Technical Issue Resolution: Provide immediate technical support for troubleshooting BESS (Electronic, Water-cooling, Mechanical) and Battery-related issues.
  2. Rework Management: Establish rework processes and maintain a final production.
  3. Root Cause Analysis: Analyze repeated defects to prevent recurrence and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  4. Real-time Response: Maintain and resolution for items requiring immediate action.

[DFM & Process Optimization]

  1. DFM Feedback: Provide design feedback from a manufacturing perspective to improve assembly ease and standardize parts.
  2. Defect Inventory Management: Ensure 99% accuracy between physical and system (BESS) inventory for defective parts.
  3. DFM & Market Feedback: Recommends the nature and scope of present and future products to R&D by reviewing product specifications and appraising new product ideas.

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor's degree or higher; Majoring in Electrical (highly preferred), Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering is preferred.

Experience:

  1. Technical Skills: Ability to interpret circuit diagrams/drawings and perform data-driven problem-solving.
  2. Prior experience in the production field or with manufacturing Equipment/automation systems is preferred.
  3. Technical Background: Technical background with experience, aptitude, or interest in material science, chemistry, or engineering.
  4. Language: Fluent in English; Korean is preferred.
  5. Technical Skills: Ability to interpret circuit diagrams/drawings and perform data-driven problem-solving.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions:

  1. Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE 
  2. On-site Requirement: Due to the nature of the role—specifically the requirement for real-time troubleshooting, and direct collaboration with production line operators—this position is 100% on-site.

LGESVT is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO

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LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.

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.
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