Engineer II, Equipment

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Holland, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Engineer II supports manufacturing equipment reliability, efficiency, and productivity through equipment performance analysis, troubleshooting, controls and design improvements, and implementation of new technology. The role evaluates equipment downtime and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), develops and validates technical improvements, and shares equipment and controls knowledge with other engineers and production support teams. The position is based on-site in an industrial manufacturing environment in Holland, Michigan. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though hours may vary or be extended to meet production needs. The role is classified as exempt and full-time. LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. offers eligible employees a total rewards package that includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and additional voluntary benefits. Eligibility and plan details are subject to the applicable benefit plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant education and experience, subject to company qualification standards.
3–6+ years of related equipment engineering, maintenance engineering, or manufacturing equipment experience.
Experience analyzing equipment breakdown data, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing corrective actions.
Experience installing, modifying, testing, or improving industrial equipment and machinery.
Ability to interpret OEE and equipment performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
Technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Project coordination, process improvement, and equipment modification skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and results orientation.
Ability to communicate technical findings and train or guide other engineers.
Working knowledge of equipment design programs (2D/3D) and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to adapt work hours as needed to support production operations.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses and steel-toed shoes, for extended periods of up to 12 hours as required by the work area.
May be required to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and repeatedly stoop, twist, bend, and reach overhead.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods while performing equipment engineering duties.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
Experience with PLC programming, equipment controls, and automated manufacturing systems.
Experience with equipment design software, including 2D/3D design tools.
Experience with new technology installation, equipment upgrades, or production line redesign.

Responsibilities

Analyze equipment performance and OEE, including micro-stops, breakdown maintenance, uptime, and yield; identify recurring losses and report findings to support daily production.
Evaluate production work orders and equipment issues; develop and implement technical improvements, including PLC program modifications and equipment or line redesign, and monitor performance after implementation.
Support installation, commissioning, and verification of new equipment technology, such as laser systems, within established engineering and safety requirements.
Investigate equipment breakdowns, analyze failure data, identify root causes, and implement or recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.
Install, modify, analyze, repair, and test equipment, tools, and machinery within assigned technical responsibilities.
Share technical knowledge and provide training or guidance to other engineers on equipment, controls, and implemented improvements.
Complete required technical documentation, work orders, daily records, and audits accurately and on time.
Follow established work instructions, equipment procedures, safety requirements, required PPE, and applicable dress code standards.
Participate in required training and maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance.
Maintain work-site cleanliness in accordance with 5S3R standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container.
Perform other duties as assigned.