Product Development Engineer II

LG Electronics North America; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost health premiums

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Performance-based incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Group life & disability

Job summary

LG Electronics North America is seeking a Product Development Engineer II for its HVAC R&D Center in Alpharetta, GA. You will develop expertise in manufacturing and developing HVAC equipment to deliver better value to customers, based on analytical thinking and market understanding.

As the Product Development Engineer II, you will provide HVAC engineering insight, screen and analyze performance, evaluate field data statistically, identify design weaknesses, and assist in creating manuals for US

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
• Ability to multi-task and operate independently.
• Experience with agency certifications (CSA, UL, DOE) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal problem solving and analytical skills.
• 3D CAD knowledge and interpreting drawings with GD&T.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel with macros.

Responsibilities

• Provide HVAC engineering insight and improvement solutions for new HVAC product development.
• Screen, analyze and support new HVAC product performance; provide next steps.
• Statistically evaluate, interpret and support collected product data.
• Evaluate data from field-based testing using statistical methods.
• Review shortcomings and faults of current design to identify weaknesses and improvement points.
• Communicate with HVAC R&D and labs to provide US usage-based statistics.
• Support acquisition hardware/software to create lab acquisition models.
• Assist in preparing service, installation and engineering manuals for US commercialization after product launch.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

GD&T

PowerPoint

Excel macros

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.

What we can offer:

A crafted employee experience designed to foster professional growth, a focus on health & well-being and an internal community that will set you up for success.

We offer an environment that enables colleagues to demonstrate their capabilities, focus on their work and create value. At LG, you're encouraged to take a creative and individual approach to challenges with strong emphasis placed on performance and skill—and equal, merit-based opportunities across the board. We want our colleagues to grow with our global business. That's why we deliver sure rewards for exceptional performance and offer industry-leading benefits. Come join the team!

The Opportunity:

To continually strengthen its base and support its growth in the US, LG Electronics is extending it's HVAC Research and Innovation capabilities. We are seeking a Product Development Engineer II to join our HVAC R&D Center located in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Product Development Engineer will develop expertise in the manufacturing and development of LGE HVAC equipment to provide better value to it's customers, where you will conduct research and development based on analytical thinking and market understanding.

As the Product Development Engineer II, you will:

• Provide HVAC Engineering insight and improvement solution for new HVAC product development.
• Screen, analyze and support new HVAC product performance, and provide recommendations for next steps.
• Statistically evaluate, interpret and support collected product data.
• Evaluate, analyze and support data collected from field-based testing data using statistical approach.
• Review shortcomings and faults of current design to pinpoint weaknesses and improvement points.
• Communicate and support various HVAC R&D and factory laboratories to provide US usage-based engineering and design statistics.
• Understand and support acquisition hardware/software to create acquisition models for lab purpose.
• Assist in preparation for service manual, installation manual and engineering manual for US commercialization after product launch.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience.
• HVAC experience is preferred.
• Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability.
• Ability to multi-task and operate independently.
• Experience with one of the following agency certifications (CSA, UL, or DOE) is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal problem solving and analytical skills.
• 3D CAD software knowledge and interpreting drawings with knowledge in GD&T.
• Proficient, high-level skills in Microsoft Power Point and Excel with macro for programming.

$70,000 — $80,000 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.

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.