Engineer, Vision Systems

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Lansing, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com [http://www.lgenergymi.com] Job Purpose: Prevent quality issue in advance and maximize output (yield, OEE) through the establishment of inspection system, management of inspection equipment maintenance, improvement of inspection equipment performance, and the introduction of new equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or similar required
Machine Vision Engineering in a manufacturing or automotive engineering environment through an internship, co-op, entry level job role, or similar is preferred
Driven by objectives/KPI’s; consistent; and high personal ownership to upholding accountability to established standards and practices
Ability to use Logical thinking and decision making by focusing on identifying root cause objectively using data, analyzing production results, and following proven problem-solving methods
Knowledge of Mechanical/technical curiosity and mindset
Commitment and desire to learn our complex battery manufacturing processes with the goal of becoming a go-to resource for technical problem-solving discussions
Effective communication and presentation skills
MS Office tool-based report writing and oral communication skills
Ability to work well with individuals and teams across the company to achieve team goals and targets
Good computer, Troubleshooting, Problem-solving, Critical thinking skills
Ability to work well in a team environment a requirement
Communication ability to discuss with engineers in LG-Ensol in South Korea
Passion for work and respect for the other person

Responsibilities

Compliance with health/safety/environmental/fire regulations
In case of emergency or danger, immediately stop work (e.g., in case of safety accidents such as worker injury (stenosis, cut, etc.))
Report singularity to Part Leader / Team Leader
Report accidents and risk factors to Part Leader / Team Leader
Implement safety improvements
Inspection machine PM management (inspection machine maintenance/performance management)
PM Planning (work content, period, personnel input, time required)
Technician PM work order and result check
Optimization of preventive maintenance items for inspection machine maintenance (PM Activity)
Establishment of inspection machine spare parts management system
Calibration to maintain inspection machine performance, management of MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis)
Inspector equipment improvement activities
Analyze and quantify equipment failure items (MTTR, MTBF)
Analyze the cause of equipment failure and derive improvement items
Review/derive and implement the predictive maintenance plan for the advancement of inspection equipment
Prevention of recurrence through failure analysis report creation, education/dissemination, and improvement for BM
Request and implement improvement on equipment makers for chronic problems
Improving/managing inspection machine accuracy and detection power
Monitoring inspection machine accuracy and detection power
Derivation/analysis of major factors for major inspection items
For process-borne issues, feedback to the production and equipment departments
For issues attributable to the inspection machine, improvement plans are derived and inspection conditions are optimized.
Continuous monitoring of the results of the measures
Establishment of inspection information management system
Investment review and investment cost capex execution approval based on the investment process.
Inspection information management system development schedule management
Reviewing compliance with system ordering specifications and monitoring data I/F stabilization
System mass production transfer (to production department) and reporting (to supervisor)
Expansion of equipment and dissemination/application of new technologies for inspection
Investment review and investment cost capex execution approval based on the investment process.
Inspection machine set up schedule management
Verification of facility production capacity and stabilization of operation quality in accordance with SAT standards and facility order specifications
After completing the inspection machine set up, mass production is transferred and inspection report is carried out
Review/plan of Inspection machine Model development and Model change
Review of Model development (investment, schedule)
Investment review and investment cost capex execution approval based on the Model development process
Inspection machine H/W production and inspection recipe development schedule management
Model change recipe status management
Developing Technician skill improvement plan and implementing
Develop and run training courses to improve technician skills
Technician skill matrix management
Establishment and management of inspection machine standards (design, installation, operation)
Establishment and revision of inspection machine specifications and design standards
Establishment and revision of inspection machine IP
Establishment and revision of PFD, BM/PM/PD Manual (BM/PD Measures Guide) PFD: Process Flow Diagram
Analyze the cause and check the action history for BM/PD issues
Enactment/revision of PFD and BM/PD manual on BM/PD issues
Production team sharing of BM/PM/PD Manual (EKMS, B-Lex registration) and inspection technician training
Developing Competency
Participate in LBA (LG Energy Solution Battery Academy)
Participate in business exchanges for each site
Participate in online training (GMES platform, B-Lex case, etc.) GMES : Global Manufacturing Execution System
Participate in mentoring program with new engineers
Reducing Overkilled NGs & Assuring for Quality by improving Inspection Performance (Undetected Real NGs, NG Leakage)
Improving Inspection Algorithm based on UC3 Inspection machine Algorithm sheet to enhance detection power : develop new algorithm, optimizing the given algorithm
Performing other duties assigned by the superior