Engineer II, Equipment

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Engineer II, Equipment 

Department: Electrode

Report To: Manager, Equipment

Location: Holland, MI

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Employment Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Standard Business Hours | Schedule may vary based on business needs.

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.

Position Summary:

The Equipment Engineer II supports manufacturing equipment reliability, efficiency, and productivity through equipment performance analysis, troubleshooting, controls and design improvements, and implementation of new technology. This role evaluates equipment downtime and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), develops and validates technical improvements, and shares equipment and controls knowledge with other engineers and production support teams.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Analyze equipment performance and OEE, including micro-stops, breakdown maintenance, uptime, and yield; identify recurring losses and report findings to support daily production (approximately 50% of core technical responsibilities).
• Evaluate production work orders and equipment issues; develop and implement technical improvements, including PLC program modifications and equipment or line redesign, and monitor performance after implementation (approximately 35%).
• Support installation, commissioning, and verification of new equipment technology, such as laser systems, within established engineering and safety requirements (approximately 15%).
• Investigate equipment breakdowns, analyze failure data, identify root causes, and implement or recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Install, modify, analyze, repair, and test equipment, tools, and machinery within assigned technical responsibilities.
• Share technical knowledge and provide training or guidance to other engineers on equipment, controls, and implemented improvements.
• Complete required technical documentation, work orders, daily records, and audits accurately and on time.
• Follow established work instructions, equipment procedures, safety requirements, required PPE, and applicable dress code standards.
• 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 technical field, or equivalent relevant education and experience, subject to company qualification standards.
• 3–6+ years of related equipment engineering, maintenance engineering, or manufacturing equipment experience.
• Experience analyzing equipment breakdown data, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience installing, modifying, testing, or improving industrial equipment and machinery.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• Experience with PLC programming, equipment controls, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience with equipment design software, including 2D/3D design tools.
• Experience with new technology installation, equipment upgrades, or production line redesign.

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to interpret OEE and equipment performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Project coordination, process improvement, and equipment modification skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and results orientation.
• Ability to communicate technical findings and train or guide other engineers.
• Working knowledge of equipment design programs (2D/3D) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to adapt work hours as needed to support production operations.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Works on-site in an industrial manufacturing environment around machinery, automated equipment, and production processes.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and steel-toed shoes, for extended periods of up to 12 hours as required by the work area.
• May be required to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and repeatedly stoop, twist, bend, and reach overhead.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods while performing equipment engineering duties.
• May be required to work flexible hours or extended shifts to support equipment and production needs.

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.