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Title: Quality Engineer I (Defect Analysis)

Reports to: Quality Manager

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

+ Guide and train operators on the use of analysis equipment

+ Guide and train operators to perform analysis processing of products

+ 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

+ Liaise between technicians and customer service

+ 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 Container

+ Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

+ 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

Experience:

+ 1 to 3+ years of experience, including internship or co-op experience, in a Quality Engineering role or Reproducible experiment work in an automotive manufacturing environment

Skills:

+ 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

+ Electric & Electronics related knowledge in vehicle

Benefits Overview

+ 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family

+ 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

+ Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs

+ Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays

+ Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company

+ 401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match

LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO