Bilingual R&D Engineer Associate

LG Home Appliance Factory; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 56,700 - 69,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost medical, dental, vision

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid time off

Short-term incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics in Clarksville, TN is seeking an R&D Engineer for the Home Appliance Manufacturing team. The role focuses on development and manufacturing of home appliances, with emphasis on analytical thinking, market understanding, and collaboration across project teams.

Responsibilities include design and development from concept to production using CAD tools, coordinating resources, and applying statistical analysis to resolve production issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electronics, or Electrical engineering.
• Experience with washing machines is preferred but not required.
• SolidWorks 3D/2D CAD proficiency required.
• Experience with tolerancing and manufacturability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop products from concept through design, qualification, and production.
• Use CAD models and physical prototypes to demonstrate feasibility.
• Coordinate resources and communicate with internal teams to meet deadlines.
• Apply statistical analysis to resolve production issues from a customer perspective.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Statistical analysis

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD software

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.

We are currently seeking an R&D Engineer to join our Home Appliance Manufacturing team in Clarksville, TN.

$63,000 Annually

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.

Applicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: 973-477-7090 or [e-mail]. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.