LEEngineer I, Process
BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $112k (561 that show pay).
Optimize battery production processes, yield, OEE and quality through spec setting and defect improvement
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Entry point into large-scale lithium-ion polymer battery manufacturing for the EV market
Might not be for you. Weekend/night rotating shifts required; heavy documentation and audit work, not R&D
Adjacent materials rolelithium ion polymer batteries; process conditions establishment; mass production quality; defect improvement
H-1B filings
LG Energy Solution Michigan filed 14 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Process Engineer, Engineer II, Production, Quality Engineer. Median filed pay: $80K a year.
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- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 1–3 yrs
- Industry
- Energy
- Role
- Process Engineering
Role details
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 Process Engineer I will provide support in optimizing productivity and sustainability of battery production through high level of technical knowledge while ensuring stable mass production quality & PD improvement through recipe setting, spec aligning, process capability management, and high-quality defect improvement based on a technical understanding of the process and equipment
Responsibilities
- Analyze productivity, yield and overall equipment efficiency (OEE) of assigned process and department
- Work with engineers and operators to troubleshoot machines to ensure highest yield and OEE
- Analyze Quality issues to provide corrective actions
- Improve production processes by creating various SOPs and train operators to ensure understanding and correct implementation to floor
- Compliance with health/safety/environmental/ fire regulations
- Spec. optimization and process conditions establishment
- PFD: process flow diagram, PFMEA: process failure mode and effects analysis, CP: control plan
- Chronic defect improvement activities
- Production/development model dissemination and 4M change verification
- Conduct internal and customer audits
- Non-conformance report handling and improvement
- Response to internal/external quality issues for the customer
- Establishment and revision of PFD, PF Manual
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent, relevant experience
- Must be available to work weekend/night shifts based on team’s needs
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Experience
- 1-3+ years’ of experience in production technology related job preferred but not required
- Experience in working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Previous experience working in Asian HQ global company
Skills
- Six Sigma knowledge
- MS Office Suite
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Organizational and multitasking skills
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