Controls Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Controls Technician I

Reports to: Electrode Equipment Supervisor

Location: Holland, MI

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!

Summary

As a Controls Technician I, you will install, calibrate and monitor automated industrial machinery. You will analyze and improve performance parameters of the automated system. You will conduct preventative maintenance and maintain records of maintenance performed, work orders requested and parts requested.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor Stand-alone PLC Controller by using various inspection logic
• Monitor PLC programs (Mitsubishi/Siemens) developed by vendor using various inspection logic and HMI
• Support Engineers for incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation
• Document control system and equipment configuration changes
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, inspection flow, control components – relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachometers and encoders
• Troubleshoot various status (I/O boards, encoder, light controller, modules and devices)
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship across all levels in the organization
• Collaborate with vendors
• Complete all safety training, policies and procedures as company required
• Follow LGESMI existing cleaning SOP’s during downtime (e.g. line stop, waiting time, etc.), which includes cleaning your designated machine and/or surrounding work area
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform additional duties/assignments that may as required

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Vocational Certificate or Associates Degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience

• 1-2+ years of experience with machinery operation to include automated machines.
• Some experience with PLC is preferred but not required

Skills

• MS Office Suite
• Flexibility with work hours and days (24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation including weekends and holidays)
• Position is required to be on-call, including holidays and weekends
• Required to wear proper PPE