Product Engineer

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. seeks a Product Engineer to support mechanical and electrical parts for critical line functions (Frame/Tub/Spin) on WA/WB lines.

You will assist in new model development, troubleshoot production loops, and collaborate with HQ and Mold teams to improve quality, safety, and productivity on-site in the United States. Required are a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 2–3 years in manufacturing or electronics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 2–3 years of Manufacturing, Mechanics, or Electronic Engineering experience preferred (entry 0–2 years, senior 2–4, sector lead 5+).
• Proficiency with CAD, AutoCAD, CAM software; lean Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production and Engineering to implement, optimize, and troubleshoot test loops on the production line.
• Monitor critical machine functions to ensure quality and process adherence.
• Lead quality, safety, and productivity improvement projects across the product lifecycle.
• Draft and revise development standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide technical solutions for electrical or mechanical issues during plant setup.
• Assist Product Engineering Manager in staff training for a team of PEs.
• Participate in New Model/CR discussions for information sharing and action-item updates.
• Verify Engineering Change Samples for quality, cost, and delivery improvements.
• Collaborate with HQ PE and Mold teams on mold modification requests to solve line issues.
• Suggest design improvements to mass production materials to enhance quality and productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on changes to billings, drawings, and engineering specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Time Management

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Lean Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Global collaboration

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

CAM software

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The Product Engineer is responsible for supporting both mechanical and electrical parts pertaining to the most critical line functions within the product engineering group. Support critical areas (Frame/Tub/Spin) on both WA/WB lines to ensure all equipment and parts within these locations are working properly and according to specifications. Assist the development and implementation of new models and identify solutions for product issues of current/new models.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with Production and Engineering to implement, optimize, and troubleshoot test loops used on the during production line to validate product quality, safety, and functional performance of new equipment/parts in critical function areas.


2. Monitor critical machine functions to ensure quality and process are correctly followed.


3. Implement projects focused on quality, safety, and productivity throughout product lifecycle.


4. Create and revise standards, policies, and procedures related to development and engineering.


5. Support technical solutions for electrical or mechanical problems during plant setup process for critical line areas.


6. Assist Product Engineering Manager in staff training [Sector Leaders currently have people management responsibilities over a team of 5 PEs]


7. Participate in New Model / CR Discussion meetings with relevant divisions for information sharing and status update of action items required for New Model Development.


8. Verify and communicate Engineering Change Samples for Quality, Cost, and Delivery improvement.


9. Collaborate with HQ PE and Mold teams to draft and submit requests for mold modifications for Part Design Change to solve line issue, improve material quality, and implement Fool Proof design.


10. Suggest countermeasure for Main Line Production issues design improvement for Mass Production and New Model materials to enhance quality and productivity.


11. Collaborate with cross functional teams to make changes to the billing of material, drawings, and engineering specifications/standards.


12. Other responsibilities as assigned by management; job duties may change at any time with or without notice

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Skills and Qualifications

Additional Job Description

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.


2. Experience: 2-3 Years of Manufacturing, Mechanics, or Electronic Engineering Experience preferred. [ Entry level: 0-2 years, Senior level: Minimum 2-4 years, Sector lead: minimum 5 years of experience].


3. Knowledge: Understanding of functional principles of electrical parts, In-depth knowledge of CAD, AutoCAD, and CAM software. Ability to answer product related issues as well as diagnose machine related problems as needed. Lean Six Sigma knowledge preferred.


4. Skills: Project Management, Time Management, Verbal and writing communication skills, Advanced analytical and design skills, Excellent proficiency in MS Power Point, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Root Cause Analysis.


5. Global role: Working with engineers from HQ.

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