Component Solutions Sales Engineer

Lgelectronics; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Performance-based incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Job summary

LG Electronics in Farmers Branch, TX is seeking an OEM Compressor Sales Engineer to join the Component Solutions Engineering Team. You will lead technical support and project management between LG and HVACR OEM customers, promoting growth through effective compressor solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 5+ years in HVAC compressor or unit design/manufacturing, strong analytical and communication skills, and readiness to travel ~10% domestically and 1–3 weeks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC Compressor Design and Manufacturing, or HVAC UNIT Design and Manufacturing for residential/commercial AC or heat pumps.
• Member of ASHRAE, AHRI and related licenses or certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Search for optimal component pairings for HVAC OEM customers.
• Assist OEM customers in identifying and qualifying compressor opportunities.
• Provide technical or process support to OEM customers during qualification and reliability activities.
• Develop customer business case for new concept solutions.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for new compressor applications.
• Lead as sales engineer and project team leader with technical competence in specific areas.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis to quantify cost savings or customer benefits.
• Develop submittals/presentations with Performance Information, Component List, Drawings, Vendor data, and Milestones.
• Interface with vendors and factory engineering for critical analysis.
• Participate in trade shows or exhibitions related to LG business.
• Occasional domestic travel (~10%) and international travel (1–3 weeks annually).

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

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.

For nearly 50 years, LG Compressors and Motors has provided meaningful and differentiated values to customers sustainably by delivering world-class eco-friendly & energy-saving technologies. Indeed, LG is continually evolving high-precision machining and assembly technologies from accumulated techniques to generate sustainable world-best components, as well as inverter solutions, optimized for residential and commercial environment, to deliver a satisfaction level for all our partners.

We are currently seeking an OEM Compressor Sales Engineer to join our dynamic team in Farmers Branch, TX, as part of the Component Solutions Engineering Team.

LG Electronics is looking to hire a sales engineer for the HVACR industry. This position will perform project management between LG and OEM manufacturers, managing communications between R&D teams. He or She needs to promote business growth through best technical support to customers and target to make long-term working relationships with them. He or She must function as the engineering expert of compressor design and application. This is NOT an application engineering position for sizing systems to conditioned spaces, this is NOT the requirement.

What you will do

• Always search for optimal component pairings for HVAC OEM customers.
• Assist OEM customers in identifying and qualifying compressor opportunities.
• Provide technical or process support to OEM customers during qualification and reliability activities for LG products.
• Assist as needed in developing the customer business case for new concept solutions.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables from the viewpoint of new compressor applications.
• Utilize functional expertise as a sales engineer and individual project team leader. Requiring a high degree of technical competence in specific functional areas, capable of assessing design/application risks of large projects.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis to quantify cost savings or other customer benefits.
• Develop submittals/presentations including Performance Information, Component List, Mechanical and Process and Instrumentation Drawings, Vendor Component Information, & Project Milestone Information.
• Interfaces with vendors and factory engineering for critical analysis.
• Participate in trade show or exhibition in connection with LG business.
• Occasional Domestic (around 10%) and International Travel (1-3 weeks annually)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field, as appropriate.
• Best match is 5+ years of experience in HVAC Compressor Design and Manufacturing, related with residential and/or commercial Air Conditioner and/or Heat Pump Products
• Next best match is 5+ years of experience in HVAC UNIT Design and Manufacturing, related with residential and/or commercial Air Conditioner and/or Heat Pump Products
• Member of ASHRAE, AHRI and function-specific licenses or certifications preferred.
• Possess strong analytical capabilities and ability to manage tasks associated with development of projects.
• Fully competent in analysis and assessment of mechanical and electronic systems. Effectively leading in team settings.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and is comfortable working in customer-facing situations, fluent in English.
• Strong basic computer skills, including an understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Ability to Travel approximately 10%, both Domestic and Internationally (OEM manufacturing sites, Mexico and Korea manufacturing/HQ sites)

Recruiting Range

$85,000 — $110,000 USD

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 investmentoptions.
• 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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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.