Product Development Engineer II

LG Electronics; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology, LG Electronics, is seeking a Product Development Engineer I for their R&D Center in Alpharetta. The successful candidate will contribute to the manufacturing development of HVAC equipment, focusing on engineering insights, statistical data evaluation, and collaboration with various lab teams. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits aimed at promoting a supportive workplace.

Benefits

No-cost employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching

Generous Paid Time Off program

Access to mental health resources

Paid parental leave and family support benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience required.
• Preferred experience with HVAC systems.
• Experience with agency certifications (CSA, UL, or DOE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering insights for new product development.
• Evaluate and support collected product data statistically.
• Review design shortcomings and recommend improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

3D CAD Software Knowledge

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Excel

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.

The Opportunity:

To continually strengthen its base and support its growth in the US, LG Electronics is extending its Research and Innovation capabilities. We are seeking a Product Development Engineer I to join our 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 its customers where you will conduct research and development based on analytical thinking and market understanding.

As the Product Development Engineer II, you will:

New LG NPI Product Development Support

• Provide Engineering insight and improvement solution for new product development.
• Screen, analyze and support new product performance 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 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.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Preferred experience with HVAC.
• 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.

*Total compensation for this role will include a performance-based incentive bonus plan.

$59,800 - $75,000 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.

At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics.

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.

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