Sr. Engineer, Vision Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Sr. Engineer, Vision Systems

Department:  Cell

Team:  Cell Insp Tech

Report To:  Sr. Manager, Vision Systems

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 Sr. Engineer, Vision Systems serves as a senior technical resource for machine vision and automated inspection systems supporting battery manufacturing operations. This position supports the prevention of quality issues and improvement of manufacturing output, including yield and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), through inspection system development, equipment performance improvement, maintenance support, verification, and new equipment introduction. The Sr. Engineer provides advanced technical expertise, leads complex troubleshooting and root-cause activities, develops and standardizes vision system practices, and partners with Production, Engineering, Quality, vendors, and other stakeholders to improve inspection capability and equipment performance.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operate, configure, and support Omron, Keyence, and comparable stand-alone vision controller systems using various inspection logic.
• Support and troubleshoot PC-based vision inspection programs developed internally or by external vendors.
• Develop and improve machine vision programs and inspection verification methods.
• Develop verification plans and coordinate testing with third-party machine vision resources as needed.
• Commission and optimize vision cameras and related systems for 2D/3D part inspection and process control.
• Develop vision system test plans and support system validation, commissioning, start-up, and production stabilization.
• Lead incident follow-up, advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, corrective-action support, and technical documentation for significant or recurring vision system issues.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot inspection flow, relay logic, control components, sensors, I/O devices, encoders, light controllers, modules, servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of control-system and equipment configuration changes and support appropriate change-control practices.
• Develop and maintain troubleshooting procedures, root-cause documentation, technical standards, and work instructions.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for vision systems and identify opportunities to improve inspection accuracy, equipment reliability, production output, yield, and OEE.
• Establish, maintain, and revise inspection machine standards, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), and BM/PM/PD manuals.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, machine vision vendors, integrators, and other external technical resources to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Provide technical training, mentoring, and guidance to Engineers, Technicians, Operators, and other applicable team members.
• Support development of team vision inspection programming and troubleshooting capability through knowledge sharing and technical coaching.
• Build effective working relationships across Production, Engineering, Quality, Equipment, leadership, and other functions to resolve technical issues and support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety programs, policies, procedures, and PPE/clean-room requirements.
• 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, Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement, machine vision, automation, controls, equipment, or manufacturing within a highly automated and/or automotive engineering environment.
• Experience with robotic or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Advanced experience troubleshooting machine vision, automated inspection, controls, or related manufacturing systems.
• Experience performing root-cause analysis, technical problem-solving, and equipment or process improvement.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or MBA.
• Experience with Omron, Keyence, or comparable machine vision platforms.
• Practical knowledge of camera, lens, lighting, displacement sensor, frame grabber, and related machine vision component selection and application.
• Experience with 2D/3D inspection, vision-system commissioning, verification, and validation.
• Experience working with equipment vendors, integrators, or third-party machine vision resources.
• Battery, automotive, or highly automated manufacturing experience.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced machine vision and automated inspection systems
• Vision programming, inspection logic, verification, and system optimization
• Advanced technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Cameras, optics, lighting, sensors, I/O, encoders, controls, and related inspection hardware
• System configuration, change control, and technical documentation
• Equipment commissioning, validation, start-up, and production support
• Project and process management
• Data-driven problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Technical training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
• Vendor and cross-functional technical collaboration
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and sound technical judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Advanced machine vision and automated inspection systems
• Vision programming, inspection logic, verification, and system optimization
• Advanced technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Cameras, optics, lighting, sensors, I/O, encoders, controls, and related inspection hardware
• System configuration, change control, and technical documentation
• Equipment commissioning, validation, start-up, and production support
• Project and process management
• Data-driven problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Technical training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
• Vendor and cross-functional technical collaboration
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and sound technical judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Microsoft Office proficiency

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.