Engineer II, Equipment

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LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.  Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

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Job Title: Engineer II, Equipment 

Location: Queen Creek, AZ

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Job Summary: 

As an Equipment Engineer II of cylindrical batteries, you will improve equipment operation and efficiency, improve design to increase overall efficiency and productivity, and identify root cause of equipment breakdowns. This role requires skilled data analysis and the ability to communicate with multiple teams and operators to develop and implement solutions.

Report to: Sr. Manager, Equipment

Responsibilities:

• Analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for breakdown frequency and uptime for daily production.


• Report on OEE (Micro-stop, Breakdown Maintenance (BM), and Yield).


• Design/review production work orders based on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).


• Monitor OEE and Line of Balance (LOB) after improvements are made.


• Install/modify/analyze/repair/test new tools/machines/equipment and technology to line (i.e. installation of production equipment such as winder, assembly, formation, etc.).


• Collaborate with related departments to improve process quality and conduct equipment modification and improvement activities.


• Manage plans for daily maintenance activities.


• Complete daily documentation and audits, as required by position.


• Maintain cleanliness at worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards.


• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.


• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container.


• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years in engineering equipment experience in production/plant environment.


• Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or related field required.


• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a period of up to 12 hours.




• Safety glasses.


• Steel-toed shoes.




• Must be able to perform the following over the course of up to 12 hours per day.




• Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds on occasion.


• Stoop, twist, bend.


• Reach overhead.


• Sit and/or stand for lengthy periods.

Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite.


• Production processes.


• Data analysis and processing.


• PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) experience * Preferred but not required.


• Six Sigma certification * Preferred but not required.


• DOE (Design of experiments) * Preferred but not required.


• CAD (Computer-aided design) and coding * Preferred but not required.

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion. 

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.