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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.

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At LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., the Engineer I, Smart Factory (AX/DX) will support the implementation, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of smart factory, automation, and digital manufacturing solutions across battery manufacturing operations. This entry-level role is designed for a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional who is eager to learn manufacturing systems, production technology, data-driven improvement, and cross-functional project execution. The position works under the guidance of senior engineers and collaborates with production, equipment, quality, IT/MES, parent headquarters, and external vendors to support stable operation and improvement of AX/DX systems.

Responsibilities

Support review of manufacturing processes and help identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, data analysis, and AI-enabled improvement.
Assist with deployment of AX/DX solutions, including remote operations, automated control, product traceability, fault detection, vision inspection, and preventive maintenance tools.
Participate in design reviews, specification reviews, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, functionality checks, performance validation, and production stabilization under supervision.
Support troubleshooting and maintenance of AX/DX systems and related production technology, including PC-based control systems, markers, vision cameras, sensors, interfaces, and network-connected equipment.
Collect and analyze manufacturing and system data to support root-cause analysis, system optimization, and improvements in equipment efficiency and availability.
Prepare and maintain project documentation, issue logs, test records, technical reports, standard operating procedures, and weekly or monthly status updates.
Track project schedules, action items, risks, and deliverables while communicating progress to engineers, internal stakeholders, headquarters teams, and vendors.
Support investment planning, budget tracking, vendor evaluation, equipment and software procurement, and lifecycle management activities as assigned.
Follow site safety, environmental, cybersecurity, and change-management requirements during implementation and support activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.
0–2 years of relevant internship, co-op, academic project, research, or work experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, factory automation, manufacturing IT, data analysis, AI transformation, or a related technical environment.
Coursework, project experience, or basic exposure to equipment systems, automation, programming, data analysis, control systems, industrial engineering, or manufacturing processes preferred.
Interest in learning smart factory technologies, production systems, AI-enabled manufacturing solutions, and data-driven process improvement.
Knowledge of battery manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, or highly automated production environments preferred, but not required.
Ability and willingness to learn quickly, follow technical procedures, ask questions, and work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production teams, parent headquarters, and global sites.
Occasional domestic travel may be required to support training, suppliers, project execution, or collaboration with other sites.