Development Engineer II - Connectivity Module HW

LG Electronics North America; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term incentives

Mental health resources

Job summary

LG Electronics North America seeks a Development Engineer II - Connectivity Module HW to drive hardware development for automotive infotainment and telematics. You will collaborate with LG automotive partners and internal teams to define requirements, resolve issues, and deliver robust connectivity solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3+ years in automotive hardware, with hands-on EE design experience and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years or equivalent experience in automotive.
• Experience managing multiple technical projects with cost/quality/timing.
• Knowledge of Vehicle Infotainment features & Telematics and Vehicle interface technology.
• Hardware development: EE design including schematic design, board layout, circuit analysis, Wi-Fi/Modem/BLE/Bluetooth/UWB/Cellular.
• Ability to work across multiple disciplines (SiriusXM, Carplay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, WiFi, RF, OTA, VIF, CPU&Micom, Network, Hardware, testing).
• Leadership in engagements with customers and 3rd party developers.
• MS Office software applications.

Responsibilities

• Resolve hardware issues and communicate with customers.
• Manage OEM design requests, develop APQP, and manage 3rd party solutions.
• Identify and manage feature issues; publish weekly reports.
• Support cross-functional teams Validation, Manufacturing, Sales and Quality.
• Communicate with LG HQ cross-functional teams beyond programs.
• Support multiple teams (program mgmt, validation, quality).
• Release weekly development progress reports to customers’ engineers.
• Prioritize Vehicle Infotainment & Telematics features and Vehicle interface tech.
• Introduce automotive materials or new technologies to industry players.

Skills

Project management

Automotive development

Vehicle Infotainment

Hardware development

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer engagements

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

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.

The Opportunity

Driving better future mobility

VS (Vehicle component Solutions) Company (https://www.lg.com/global/mobility) of LG Electronics focuses on commercializing environmentally responsible automotive components and core solutions based on LG’s proprietary technologies. A leading provider of core components for global car manufacturers, VS Company is supporting the emerging trend of the vehicle industry.

Development Engineer II - Connectivity Module HW

This job requires technical experiences related to building cutting-edge product and Development experiences. This position needs to have comfortable working with the manufacturing industry as well as high technology-driven products with LG and customers. This role is focused on developing a project and deeply involving technical requirements in the development as well as issue resolving. Customer & Tier companies communication and development management to ensure strength and innovation in the LG automotive business. This role is directly influencing the integration project development across all LG and automotive manufactures and requires a confidant with identifying problems, communicating the concerns and driving for closure in order to deliver the best development quality within the time frame with build trust while demonstrating excellent features implementation and problem resolving skills. This role must play nice with others, have a humble service mindset, and be a results-driven self-motivator. This role requires strong collaboration skills, a humble service mindset, and the ability to independently drive results.

Responsibilities

• Resolving Hardware issues and communicate the customer to handle the issues.
• Manage OEM customer design request, develop APQP and manage 3rd party solution
• Support to identify and manage all feature issues, publish a weekly report
• Support cross-functional teams Validation, Manufacturing, Sales and Quality, customers
• Communicate with LGE HQ cross-functional teams not limited to program
• Support multiple teams such as program management, validation, quality team.
• Release weekly development progress report and communicate with customer's engineers.
• Vehicle Infotainment & Telematics feature and Vehicle interface technology products preferred.
• Automotive materials or service new technologies to industry players.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years or equivalent experience in automotive
• Prior experience or knowledge of:
• Managing multiple technical projects simultaneously and delivering to agreed-upon cost, quality, and timing expectations
• Automotive development process or service new technologies to industry players
• Vehicle Infotainment features & Telematics and Vehicle interface technology products
• Hardware development skill (EE design process including schematic design, board layout, circuit analysis, Wi-Fi/Modem/BLE/Bluetooth/UWB/Cellular)
• Working across multiple disciplines (SiriusXM, Carplay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, WiFi, Audio sound control, RF, OTA, VIF, CPU&Micom, Network, Hardware, testing)
• Leading and manage engagements with customers (mostly internal), collaborators, and 3rd party developers
• MS office software applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with transparency
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Desire to learn constantly and dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies
• Passion for technology and problem solving
• Maintain regular on-site attendance at the designated work location
• Conduct work activities and/or attend occasional meetings after regular business hours when necessary.
• Maintain respectful work-related interactions and communications at all times.
• Adhere to all established company policies and procedures, work rules, and code of conduct.

Travel/Physical Requirements

• Up to 15% travel(domestic and international)
• Use of X-ray equipment and environmental chambers
• Ability to:
• Sit/Drive and/or test in a vehicle for up to 8 hours a day, up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30lb samples, benches, box and tools
• Interact with display/center controller/steering wheel while driving or while stationary testing

Preferred

• Prior experience with:
• IATF 16949 certification
• APQP&FMEA certification

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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