Technician I, Inspection Technology

Technician I, Inspection Technology

Queen Creek, Arizona

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LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Job Summary:

We are seeking qualified personnel with experience in operating and maintaining industrial machine-vision inspection units in a manufacturing environment. This role will modify and apply inspection software parameters (e.g., thresholds, ROI, recipes, calibration values) and verify results on-site. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive, and committed to maintaining LG Energy Solution's high standards for safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine checks of machine-vision inspection units (startup/shutdown, system health, alarm review, log review).
• Inspect and perform basic replacement/maintenance of vision hardware (camera, lens, lighting, filters, mounts, cables).
• Triage abnormal inspection performance (false rejects/false accepts/instability) and execute initial corrective actions, such as: Lighting variation/contamination, focus drift, vibration, working-distance changes, product variation, trigger delay, etc.
• Diagnose and recover camera connection/communication issues (reconnect, power checks, driver status, ports, cable integrity).
• Diagnose PC/industrial computer issues (OS status, storage capacity, network connectivity, service/process restart).
• Adjust inspection parameters (thresholds, ROI, noise filters, edge/blob conditions, decision-logic options, etc.).
• Support mechanical adjustments under engineering guidance (camera position/angle, focus, lighting angle/intensity).
• Document issue context (lot, timestamp, equipment state, product type, recipe/version) for structured analysis.
• Coordinate issue response with Production, Quality, Process, and Maintenance teams, including prioritization and scheduling.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent (technical or engineering-related education preferred).

Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing inspection or automated equipment operation.

Hands-on experience with automated inspection or vision-based systems.

Basic documentation, reporting skills, and working proficiency in English.

Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a period of up to 12 hours:

Safety glasses

Steel-toed shoes

Protective Respirator, as required

Skills:

Proficiency in operating and tuning vision inspection systems.

Strong understanding of 2D/3D image analysis and defect pattern recognition.

Ability to optimize inspection parameters and manage inspection conditions.

Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Quality data analysis skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Experience supporting mass production environments.

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.