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Smart Factory Equipment Engineer
Full Time Holland, MI, US
Requisition ID : 4312
Reports to : Location :
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
Summary
As a Smart Factory Engineer I , you will support the deployment, improvement, and maintenance of Smart Factory systems to increase efficiency, availability, and productivity of equipment and processes. You will also provide cross-functional support to ensure technology adoption, compliance, and knowledge sharing within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Review and implement Smart Factory system applications based on the latest technology.
- Manage projects and deploy key Smart Factory systems (e.g., Remote Ops, Autonomous Calibration, Product Traceability, Preventive Maintenance).
- Participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, and performance checks of Smart Factory systems once installed on equipment.
- Plan strategies to improve equipment efficiency and availability through automation and digitalization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to co-create documentation and improve operational capability.
- Serve as communication channel with parent headquarters on Smart Factory issues, projects, and progress.
- Prepare weekly / monthly reports on issues, achievements, and project status.
- Manage Smart Factory investment and operations budget.
- Analyze OEE for frequency of breakdown and up time for daily production. Reporting on OEE (Micro stop, BM, and yield; including 50% of time spent on this responsibility)
- Support the completion production work order for technology based (example. PLC program based and redesign of line) and monitoring equipment running post improvement (including 35% of time spent on this responsibility)
- Complete daily documentation and audits, as required by position
- Follow established work instructions
- Adhere to safety requirements at all times, including the use of proper PPE
- Adhere to general, and position-specific, dress code requirements
- Participate in, and successfully complete, any and all training requirements
- Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required
- 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
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronic, Computer, or related field) or equivalent experience.Experience
1 to 3+ years of experience in IT, network systems, or equipment engineering preferred.Knowledge of Smart Factory technologies (PLC, Python, C#, Machine Learning, Network Systems, Vision Inspection, Data Analytics, etc.).Skills
Comfortable working independently and with othersResults-oriented and perseverantCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsProject and process management skillsStrong attention to detailTechnically proficient and motivated to continuously improveMS Office SuitePMP CertificationPhysical
Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for a period of up to 12 hoursSafety glasses
Steel-toed shoesMust be able to do the following repeatedly for a period of up to 12 hoursLift / push / pull up to 50 pounds
Stoop, twist, bendReach overheadSit and / or standJ-18808-Ljbffr