Job Description
Job Description
Title : Engineer I, Quality (Defect Analysis)
Reports to : Manager, DA
Location : Holland, MI.
LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com
Summary :
As a Defect Analysis Engineer I, you will conduct analysis of lithium ion battery (small, medium / large Cell, ESS) and BMS (Battery Management System) related accident site and failure parts investigation, internal and external failure samples. You will also conduct reproduction experiments (cell and pack level) in certain conditions. This job is responsible for identifying the clear root cause of safety issues, serving as a control tower to improve accident issues, and providing safe batteries to customers.
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
- 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
- Create instruction and diagnostic manuals
- Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards :
Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
Right Location, Right Quantity, Right ContainerPerform other duties as assignedQualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent, relevant experienceExperience in a Quality Engineering role or Reproducible experiment work in an automotive and ESS manufacturing environment including internship or co-op’s experienceExperience :
1 to 3+ years of experience, including internship or co-op experience, in a Quality Engineering role or Reproducible experiment work in an automotive and ESS manufacturing environmentFire related failure parts analysis experience including EV / PHEV vehicle diagnosis (GST)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 SuiteAbility to work flexible hours occasionally to support related teamAbility to wear a respirator while workingPrefer to CFEIElectric & Electronics related knowledge in vehicleMandatory requirements :
Able to work while wearing respiratorLG is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO