Engineer I, Quality

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

49d•Onsite

About The Position

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com. LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) is a global leader in advanced battery technology and energy storage solutions. Our Arizona facility supports the manufacturing and deployment of ESS Link systems for grid-scale energy storage projects across North America. The SAT Engineer is responsible for supporting pre-shipment and post-deployment quality verification activities, as well as Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for ESS Link products. This role serves as a key connection between manufacturing operations and customer-site activities by validating product quality, supporting system-level verification, investigating field quality concerns, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues. The SAT Engineer also provides valuable field feedback to manufacturing and quality organizations, helping drive continuous improvement in product quality, system performance, and operational reliability. This position involves a significant amount of travel and requires strong technical troubleshooting, field support, and problem-solving capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, commissioning, validation, field service, or related engineering roles
Understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Data-driven decision-making capability
Ability to support corrective and preventive action activities
Ability to use digital multimeters and basic electrical test equipment
Ability to perform insulation resistance testing and interpret results
Basic understanding of electrical systems and troubleshooting methodologies
Ability to perform communication checks and basic network diagnostics

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred
Experience in ESS, battery systems, electrical equipment, industrial systems, renewable energy, or related industries preferred
Experience supporting customer-site activities, field troubleshooting, or commissioning activities preferred
Experience with SAT, FAT, validation, qualification, or system verification activities preferred
Experience analyzing technical data and identifying root causes of issues preferred

Responsibilities

Perform and support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities for ESS Link products at customer sites
Execute SAT procedures and quality verification activities in accordance with established standards and requirements
Document SAT results and prepare technical reports
Communicate SAT findings and quality concerns to internal stakeholders
Support resolution of quality issues identified during site activities
Verify quality and operational readiness of ESS Link systems at customer sites
Assess installation quality and product conformity
Support investigation and analysis of field quality concerns
Collect and review product performance and quality-related data
Verify compliance with customer requirements and project specifications
Perform basic electrical verification using digital multimeters and other standard test equipment
Conduct insulation resistance testing and evaluate results
Perform communication checks and basic diagnostic activities
Collect, review, and analyze system logs and operational data
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of system-level concerns
Collaborate with internal engineering teams to resolve technical issues
Respond to field quality concerns and support initial containment activities
Analyze issues using facts, data, and technical evidence
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions
Support verification of corrective action effectiveness
Track quality issues through closure and support preventive improvement efforts
Provide field feedback to manufacturing and quality organizations
Support continuous improvement initiatives using SAT and field quality data
Analyze relationships between manufacturing processes and field performance
Support quality stabilization efforts for new products and projects
Prepare SAT reports and field quality summaries
Document quality concerns, technical findings, and corrective actions
Organize and analyze field data and operational information
Support KPI reporting and quality performance tracking
Maintain quality records and project documentation
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Production, Quality Engineering, Project Management, and Commissioning teams
Support resolution of quality and technical issues across manufacturing and field environments
Communicate quality risks, concerns, and recommendations to internal stakeholders
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