Bilingual R&D Engineer Associate

LG Electronics; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term incentives available

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics is seeking an R&D Engineer for Home Appliance development, focusing on design, validation, and production support. The role requires strong CAD skills (SolidWorks) and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes to translate ideas into reliable products.

You will collaborate across teams to ensure design intent, optimize resources, and deliver on-time results while applying statistical analysis and customer perspective to engineering decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electronics or Electrical engineering.
• SolidWorks 3D/2D CAD proficiency.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of dimensional tolerances and tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and support to ensure design and performance from the customer's perspective.
• Effective deployment and management of resources needed to achieve project goals.
• Resolve production and customer perspective issues with statistical analysis.
• Maintain continuous communication and collaboration with internal teams for project success.
• Define product goals and plan resources to meet deadlines.
• Design and develop products from concept through production.
• Use CAD models and prototypes to show design intent and feasibility.
• Formulate and adhere to standards for Product Development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Statistical analysis

Customer perspective

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

Annual Salary $63,000

Bilingual Korean-English

The R & D Engineer needs expertise in the development and manufacturing of Home Appliances to provide better value to its customers, and must be able to conduct research and development based on analytical thinking and market understanding. In addition, various projects are being carried out in R & D, so management ability is also required. The R&D Engineer should be able to share technical advice and advise the project team members to assist in identifying, reviewing and resolving problems from a customer perspective and to understand the flow of production, manufacturing and sales of the developed parts or products. And to make predictions and preventive design of the problems that occur at each stage.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and support to ensure design and performance from the customer's perspective
• Effective deployment and management of resources needed to achieve project goals
• Problems occurring from production and customer perspectives are resolved through active mind and statistical analysis
• Continuous communication and collaboration with internal staff or teams for successful projects
• Determine product goals and plan/manage resources accordingly to meet deadlines
• Design and develop products from concept through design, qualification, and production
• Use CAD models, 3-D Surface Models, and physical prototypes to show design intent and feasibility of concepts
• Formulate and adhere to standards and procedures for Product Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in either Mechanical / Electronics / Electrical engineering required
• Preferred experience with Washing Machines (not required)
• In-depth knowledge of Solidworks 3D / 2D CAD software
• Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability
• Knowledge of dimensional and tolerance standards and experience in performing tolerance analysis of complex assemblies

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

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