Defect Analysis Engineer (Pack & SW Analysis)

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Holland, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Defect Analysis Engineer l, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant 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
Fundamental problem-solving skills related to use data-analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, C …)
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
Use data-analysis tools like Python, MATLAB, C …
Capability to use 3D CT analysis program (non-destructive testing)
Knowledge of IATF16949 standards
Knowledge of Minitab, Six Sigma, 8D problem solving methodology
MS Office Suite and Minitab
Able to work while wearing respirator

Nice To Haves

Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment or with EV/PHEV-related projects is a plus

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
Analyze the battery-usage-history data using right tools (Python, MATLAB, C …)
Create instruction and diagnostic manuals
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container