LG Energy Solution Arizona ยท 1 month ago
Factory Automation Technician III
Queen Creek, Arizona
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expLG Energy Solution is a global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. The Factory Automation Technician III is responsible for advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of factory automation equipment, ensuring continuous and stable manufacturing flow while providing guidance and training to junior technicians.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on factory automation equipment and control systems to maintain optimal operating condition
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues on automation equipment (conveyors, lifters, alignment units, AMR charging stations, robotic cells, sensors, PLC-controlled modules)
Support equipment modifications, upgrades, and part replacements to improve reliability and extend equipment life
Respond to equipment alarms and breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime and support continuous production
Communicate directly with production departments to coordinate PM activities and troubleshooting work with minimal impact to output
Work closely with FA engineers, production leaders, and planning teams to align maintenance schedules with production needs
Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to handle complex issues, specialized repairs, and equipment upgrades
Prepare, manage, and continuously improve periodic Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules for FA equipment
Record and maintain all documents related to PM, troubleshooting, and repair work (including daily reports, PM check sheets, and equipment history logs)
Use MES/SCADA equipment log data to analyze recurring problems, identify trends, and drive root cause solutions
Train, guide, and mentor new technicians and less experienced maintenance team members on FA equipment, troubleshooting methods, and safety procedures
Lead equipment-related meetings, contribute to root cause analysis (RCA), and participate in continuous improvement activities (Kaizen)
Support audits, vendor visits, and facility tours by explaining automation systems, maintenance strategies, and reliability improvements
Ensure all maintenance work is performed in accordance with LGES safety standards and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area following 5S3R Standards: 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain 3R: Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Work in dry-room environments with appropriate PPE and follow all environmental and facility rules
Perform other duties as assigned to support stable and safe factory automation operations
Qualification
Required
Minimum 15 years of maintenance experience in a production/plant environment, preferably with factory automation systems
Experience working in dry-room environments and following gowning/PPE requirements
High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree or vocational/technical certification preferred
Strong mechanical and electrical technical knowledge and hands-on experience with industrial equipment
Must be able to regularly use required PPE (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes) for up to 12 hours
Must be able to repeatedly for up to 12 hours: Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs., Stoop, twist, and bend, Reach overhead, Sit and/or stand for extended periods
Preferred
Experience with automation/FA equipment (conveyors, robotics, AMRs, automated transfer systems) strongly preferred
PLC experience (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or similar) preferred but not required; ability to understand basic logic flow and I/O
Company
LG Energy Solution Arizona
LG Energy Solutions leads the future eco-friendly energy industry by developing distinguished materials and next-generation batteries.
10001+ employees
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