Factory Automation Equipment Engineer I

The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture

The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is bringing the power! A transformation is happening within the auto industry, and we are leading the way. We develop and manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs of the highest quality for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.

Established in 2023, The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. We are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!

www.lgeshonda.com

Summary

The Factory Automation Equipment Engineer I supports the breakdown of equipment, improve equipment for program and design to increase overall efficiency and productivity. Also providing education for controls with plant to distribute company base knowledge for company specific equipment.

Responsibilities

• Installation schedule management, maintenance, and performance enhancement of Factory Automation Equipment [ex, AS/RS, Stocker crane, Conveyor system, AGV, Overhead Shuttle, etc]

• Applies engineering techniques to install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.

• Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.

• Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

• Provide technical assistance in installation and maintenance of company equipment. Perform equipment upgrades as per customer requirements...

• Communicate with vendors to solve complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives to provide support.

• Act as primary contact for equipment performance related questions and concerns.

• Work with engineers and operators to troubleshoot the machines on the production floor to improve equipment performance.

• Improve production processes by creating various SOPs and train technician to ensure understanding and correct implementation to floor

• Analyze equipment alarm through data analysis program to improve the equipment performance.

• Maintain communication between department co-workers and manage production flow from one process to the next

• Prepare and participate daily/weekly/monthly meetings with other teams.

• Installation of new technology to line (example. Installation of lasers, sensors and etc)

• Train other engineers with shared responsibilities

• Complete daily documentation and audits, as required by position

• Follow established work instructions

• Adhere to safety requirements at all times, including the use of proper PPE

• Participate in, and successfully complete, any and all training requirements

• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

• o Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

• o Right Lo