["Defect Engineering Technician I - 1st Shift (Starting @ $26.50!)","Defect Engineering Technician I - 1st Shift (Starting @ $26.50!)"]

Full Time

Holland, MI, US

Title: Defect Engineering Technician I

Reports to: Defect Engineering Manager

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:

The Defect Engineering Technician I reduces defects caused by contamination through auditing and analysis. Once detected, they implement improvement processes to reduce the defects. They also provide minor administrative support to the team.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze debris samples from production equipment

• Assist in root cause analysis and implementing production equipment and process improvements under guidance from the Defect Engineer

• Audit the production line for contamination control issues and help resolve them

• Manage non-conformities via excel and support and follow-up with production teams to get a resolution

• Work with production and QA teams to address internal and external quality issues related to contamination

• Report audit and project implementation results to part leader

• Manage quality control on all magnets to ensure they are placed properly

• Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance

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

• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

• Follow LGESMI existing cleaning SOP's during downtime (e.g. line stop, waiting time, etc.), which includes cleaning your designated machine and/or surrounding work area

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Vocational Certificate or Associates Degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience:

• 1 to 3+ years of related experience

• At least 1 year of 5S implementation experience

• Experience using specialized tools for analysis (microscope, air flow meter, etc.)

Skills:

• Planning and organizational skills

• Effective and efficient time management

• Strong attention to detail

• Creative, innovative, and solutions-oriented

• Problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve

• MS Office Suite