Sr. Equipment Engineer

Title: Sr. Engineer, Equipment Department: Cell Team: Cell Eqp Tech | Form Report to: Manager, Equipment

Location: Holland, MI Work Arrangement: On-site Employment Type: Full-Time Employment Classification: Exempt Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. On-call availability and occasional after-hours support are required, including for international coordination.

Benefits: LG Energy Solution offers a competitive total rewards package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and additional voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the applicable benefit plans. LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, delivering innovative battery solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). With expanding operations across the United States, we are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability while powering the future of clean energy. Join our team and help shape the next generation of advanced battery technology.www.lgenergymi.com

Position Summary:

The Senior Equipment Engineer leads complex equipment projects and reliability improvements across battery production lines. This role provides technical direction on recurring breakdowns and works with Maintenance Technicians and engineering teams to improve preventive maintenance practices and verify long-term corrective actions.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead analysis of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), uptime, breakdown frequency, microstops, and yield. Set improvement priorities and verify results across production lines.
• Lead engineering support for complex breakdowns and recurring equipment failures in partnership with Maintenance Technicians. Use failure trends and technician findings to refine preventive maintenance tasks, inspection criteria, and troubleshooting procedures. Verify results under production conditions and apply proven changes across applicable lines.
• Lead investigations into complex or recurring equipment failures. Guide root cause analysis and verify corrective actions under production conditions.
• Lead complex equipment redesigns and work orders from concept through production validation. Review 2D/3D designs and coordinate PLC-related changes with Controls Engineering.
• Evaluate new production technologies against equipment performance, reliability, and integration requirements. Summarize expected benefits and implementation risks for technical review.
• Lead installation, testing, and startup of new equipment and technology, such as laser systems. Resolve technical issues, review production test results, and coordinate handoff with plant teams.
• Provide technical direction to equipment and controls engineers, coordinate work order assignments, and mentor engineers through design reviews and troubleshooting.
• Standardize proven equipment improvements and train engineers and plant teams on changes.
• Complete required daily documentation and audits. Follow work instructions, safety procedures, and site dress code requirements.
• Participate in required training and maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance.
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial automation and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including the ability to interpret equipment sequences, alarm history, and PLC status to diagnose complex or intermittent equipment faults.
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations into complex or recurring equipment failures using breakdown history, downtime trends, and maintenance records. Experience implementing corrective actions and verifying their sustained effectiveness under normal production conditions.
• Demonstrated experience leading troubleshooting of complex production equipment using mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and fault data. Ability to review repair plans with Maintenance Technicians and define post-repair testing and acceptance criteria before equipment returns to production.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional experience in engineering, industrial automation, or a manufacturing engineering environment.
• 3+ years of professional experience installing, modifying, analyzing, repairing, or testing tools, machines, or production equipment.
• Experience leading design reviews and using 2D/3D design software to develop or revise production line layouts and equipment components. Ability to evaluate fit, clearances, maintenance access, and integration with existing equipment before recommending designs for implementation.
• Experience partnering with Maintenance Technicians and engineers to turn inspection findings, maintenance records, and post-repair test results into updated inspection criteria, preventive maintenance tasks, and troubleshooting instructions. Ability to communicate unresolved issues and standardize proven improvements across applicable production lines.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes.

Skills & Competencies:

• Apply advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automated manufacturing systems to guide complex equipment troubleshooting.
• Develop and standardize troubleshooting procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation with Maintenance Technicians and engineers.
• Review equipment changes and verify that designs, installations, and test results meet applicable engineering and site safety standards.
• Communicate technical findings and recommended actions. Mentor engineers and train Maintenance Technicians and operators on equipment changes.
• Lead the technical work on complex equipment projects and coordinate deliverables with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Define project scope, set milestones, and resolve issues that could delay installation, testing, or production handoff.
• Prioritize equipment issues and projects based on safety, product quality, downtime, and production impact.
• Lead equipment reliability and productivity improvements, verify results under production conditions, and apply proven changes across applicable lines.
• Use Microsoft Office to analyze equipment performance, track corrective actions, and present recommendations to plant teams and leadership.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily performed on-site in an industrial battery manufacturing environment, including production and equipment areas.
• May require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and accessing manufacturing equipment as necessary for troubleshooting and support.
• Follow site safety procedures and properly wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas, including safety glasses and steel-toed shoes.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• May work around manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, elevated noise levels, and other conditions typical of an industrial manufacturing environment.
• On-call availability and occasional support outside normal business hours are required.

Equal Opportunity Employer LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. LG Energy Solution provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law. Job Description Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.