Quality Engineer (Defect Analysis, Pack)

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Holland, MI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Defect Analysis Engineer or Senior Engineer, you will conduct analysis of lithium-ion battery systems (small, medium/large Cell, ESS) and BMS (Battery Management System) related accident site investigations, failure part investigations, and internal/external failure sample analysis. This role you will conduct reproduction experiments (cell and pack level) under controlled conditions and identify clear root causes of safety-related issues. This role serves as a key contributor in improving product safety, supporting corrective actions, and ensuring safe battery performance for customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent, relevant experience
Experience in a Quality Engineering role or Reproducible experiment work in an automotive manufacturing environment including internship or co-op’s experience
Strong understanding of electrical and electronic circuits, including circuit theory and operating principle
Strong problem-solving skills related to electrical and electronic components and systems
3+ years of experience, including internship or co-op experience, in a Quality Engineering role or Reproducible experiment work in an automotive manufacturing environment Fire related failure parts analysis experience including EV/PHEV vehicle diagnosis (GST) Experience in electrical and electronic circuit analysis (voltage, current, resistance, signal measurement and analysis)
Experience diagnosing circuit-level issues and performing root cause analysis
Experience working with BMS, power supply systems, sensors, and protection circuits
Comfortable working independently and with others
Results-oriented and perseverant
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Project and process management skills
Strong attention to detail
Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve
MS Office Suite
Ability to work flexible hours occasionally to support related team
Ability to wear a respirator while working
Able to work while wearing respirator

Nice To Haves

Prefer to CFEI
Electric & Electronics related knowledge in vehicle

Responsibilities

Organize and streamline processes/procedures
Derive the root cause through on-site verification, investigation, and ignition analysis of safety issues
Conduct a reproducibility experiment to verify the probable cause of a field issue
Perform Cell/Module/Pack tear-down analysis and reporting
Analyze structural and design safety risks of automobile & battery (Pack to Cell) system
Analyze risk and cause through buyback and issue adjacent cell analysis
Analyze the cause of battery failure through precision analysis equipment
Conduct failure analysis using precision diagnostic equipment
Create instruction and diagnostic manuals
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: 1. Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain 2. Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Perform other duties as assigned