Defect Engineer

Ultium Cells LLC•Warren, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Ultium Cells is a joint venture between LG Energy Solutions and General Motors, establishing a new construction high-technology Lithium-Ion Automotive Battery Cell Manufacturing plant in Warren, OH. This plant, representing an investment of over $2.3 Billion, will be among the largest in the world, producing battery cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications. The company partners, LG Energy Solutions and General Motors, are global leaders in automotive battery cells and sustainable transportation, respectively. The Defect Engineer position is crucial for improving particle contamination from equipment and the environment to achieve zero defects, and also for managing and improving environmental factors like temperature and humidity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Engineering (Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical/Electric/etc.) or equivalent.
Need and capability of finding improvement ideas for yield in components and inspections
Positive, dedicated attitude and demonstrated effectiveness to achieve given goals within due dates
The willingness and ability to work flexible hours occasionally to support team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Open-mindedness
Drive Effective Problem Solving and support team to implement solutions
Knowledge of appropriate measures of performance and applicable standards
Preparation of meaningful reports on work performed and conclusions
Ability to obtain, understand and apply relevant information

Nice To Haves

1- 3 years’ experience in Engineering or Quality roles in an industrial environment

Responsibilities

Ensure and maintain technical cleanliness of all production process
Manage particle generation when bringing in new equipment
Manage the inflow of particles by operator movement
Manage and improve quality of cleanliness on a regular schedule
Review and inspect material specifications of new equipment
Check the air cleanliness of CDA / N2 supply to process equipment
Enhance DSM (Defect Source Map) to improve particle-induced low-voltage defects
Survey and improve DSM points by analyzing particles and identifying phenomena
Extensive deployment of particle improvement specifications
Respond to external and internal issues due to particle contamination
Regular measurements of elimination units, (B&S Units, Magnet bars) based on resp. map & environmental measurement, followed by Defect Source Map (DSM).
Microscope analysis of particles found (Element Analysis, LIBS, SEM)
Improve non-conformities identified within production equipment
Collect nonconformity information & monitor progress status for long term improvement
Share Best Practices with appropriate teams to address cleanliness concerns
Direct members training (DSM, critical points)
Particle and DSM common specification revision, application of Global best practices, evaluation of results and new tech.
Inspect of manufacturing equipment after installation
Confirm application status of foreign material DE specifications
Inspection of equipment before mass production - 100% application confirmation
Implement particle elimination strategies - Air blower/Suction unit, Magnetic bar, Particle suction (Welding, cutter, etc.)
Implement adhesion prevention - Covering, Sticky mat, Air flow
Collect particle sample from running equipment and analyze the elemental composition
Build and develop Particle Defect Source Map (DSM) library
Develop Particle management standard and process establishment for management.
Develop improvements to particle monitoring & management processes
Blowing & Suction condition optimization (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
Perform periodic monitoring of DSM improvements