Sr. Engineer, Vision Systems

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. • Holland, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Engineer, Vision Systems serves as a senior technical resource for machine vision and automated inspection systems supporting battery manufacturing operations. The role helps prevent quality issues and improve manufacturing output, including yield and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), through inspection system development, equipment performance improvement, maintenance support, verification, and new equipment introduction. The Sr. Engineer provides advanced technical expertise, leads complex troubleshooting and root-cause activities, develops and standardizes vision system practices, and works with Production, Engineering, Quality, vendors, and other stakeholders to improve inspection capability and equipment performance.

The position is based on-site in Holland, Michigan, and is full-time and exempt. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the schedule may vary based on business needs. Flexible hours may be needed to support production requirements.

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. describes itself as a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, providing battery solutions for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company says it is committed to innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement, machine vision, automation, controls, equipment, or manufacturing within a highly automated and/or automotive engineering environment.
• Experience with robotic or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Advanced experience troubleshooting machine vision, automated inspection, controls, or related manufacturing systems.
• Experience performing root-cause analysis, technical problem-solving, and equipment or process improvement.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production requirements.
• Advanced machine vision and automated inspection systems knowledge.
• Vision programming, inspection logic, verification, and system optimization skills.
• Knowledge of cameras, optics, lighting, sensors, I/O, encoders, controls, and related inspection hardware.
• Experience or capability in system configuration, change control, technical documentation, equipment commissioning, validation, start-up, and production support.
• Project and process management, data-driven problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, sound technical judgment, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or MBA.
• Experience with Omron, Keyence, or comparable machine vision platforms.
• Practical knowledge of camera, lens, lighting, displacement sensor, frame grabber, and related machine vision component selection and application.
• Experience with 2D/3D inspection, vision-system commissioning, verification, and validation.
• Experience working with equipment vendors, integrators, or third-party machine vision resources.
• Battery, automotive, or highly automated manufacturing experience.
• Technical training, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and vendor and cross-functional technical collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Operate, configure, and support Omron, Keyence, and comparable stand-alone vision controller systems using various inspection logic.
• Support and troubleshoot internally or externally developed PC-based vision inspection programs.
• Develop and improve machine vision programs and inspection verification methods.
• Develop verification plans and coordinate testing with third-party machine vision resources as needed.
• Commission and optimize vision cameras and related systems for 2D/3D part inspection and process control.
• Develop vision system test plans and support system validation, commissioning, start-up, and production stabilization.
• Lead incident follow-up, advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, corrective-action support, and technical documentation for significant or recurring vision system issues.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot inspection flow, relay logic, control components, sensors, I/O devices, encoders, light controllers, modules, servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of control-system and equipment configuration changes and support appropriate change-control practices.
• Develop and maintain troubleshooting procedures, root-cause documentation, technical standards, and work instructions.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for vision systems and identify opportunities to improve inspection accuracy, equipment reliability, production output, yield, and OEE.
• Establish, maintain, and revise inspection machine standards, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), and BM/PM/PD manuals.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, machine vision vendors, integrators, and other external technical resources to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Provide technical training, mentoring, and guidance to Engineers, Technicians, Operators, and other applicable team members.
• Support development of team vision inspection programming and troubleshooting capability through knowledge sharing and technical coaching.
• Build working relationships across Production, Engineering, Quality, Equipment, leadership, and other functions to resolve technical issues and support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety programs, policies, procedures, and PPE/clean-room requirements.
• 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.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for eligible employees.
• 100% employer-paid dental coverage for eligible employees.
• 100% employer-paid vision coverage for eligible employees.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Additional voluntary benefits; eligibility and plan details are subject to applicable benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior