Quality Engineer (Defect Analysis, Pack)

Full Time

Holland, MI, US

Title: Engineer II or Sr, Quality (Defect Analysis, Pack)

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!

Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

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  Organize and streamline processes/procedures

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  Derive the root cause through on-site verification, investigation, and ignition analysis of safety issues

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  Conduct a reproducibility experiment to verify the probable cause of a field issue

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  Perform Cell/Module/Pack tear-down analysis and reporting

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  Analyze structural and design safety risks of automobile & battery (Pack to Cell) system

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  Analyze risk and cause through buyback and issue adjacent cell analysis

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  Analyze the cause of battery failure through precision analysis equipment

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  Conduct failure analysis using precision diagnostic equipment

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  Create instruction and diagnostic manuals

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  Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

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  Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

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  Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

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  Perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent, relevant experience

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  Experience in a Quality Engineering role or Reproducible experiment work in an automotive manufacturing environment including internship or co-op’s experience

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  Strong understanding of electrical and electronic circuits, including circuit theory and operating principle

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  Strong problem-solving skills related to electrical and electronic components and systems

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Experience:

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

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  Fire related failure parts analysis experience including EV/PHEV vehicle diagnosis (GST)

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  Experience in electrical and electronic circuit analysis (voltage, current, resistance, signal measurement and analysis)

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  Experience diagnosing circuit-level issues and performing root cause analysis

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  Experience working with BMS, power supply systems, sensors, and protection circuits

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  Skills:

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  Comfortable working independently and with others

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  Results-oriented and perseverant

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  Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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  Project and process management skills

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  Strong attention to detail

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  Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve

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  MS Office Suite

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  Ability to work flexible hours occasionally to support related team

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  Ability to wear a respirator while working

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  Prefer to CFEI

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  Electric & Electronics related knowledge in vehicle

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Mandatory requirements:

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• Able to work while wearing respirator
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LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO