Senior Application Engineer - Chillers

LG Electronics; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Electronics is seeking a Chiller Application Engineer to support selection, application, and technical sales of LG chillers and heat pumps across the U.S. market.

You will serve as a technical expert for customers, consultants, and internal teams to ensure equipment selections align with customer requirements. You will work with Sales, Product Management, Factory Engineering, Building Automation, and Service teams to support project execution, documentation, and engineering support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in commercial HVAC in application engineering, consulting engineering, technical sales support, or chiller system engineering.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems, heat transfer, hydronics, pumps, controls, and variable-speed HVAC equipment.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, piping diagrams, sequences of operation, and applicable HVAC codes and standards.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and applying technical concepts to commercial HVAC systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, equipment selection software, and engineering documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide application engineering support for LG chillers and heat pumps—including equipment selection, sizing, and performance analysis.
• Evaluate project requirements such as loads, operating conditions, flow rates, pressure drop, sound, electrical characteristics, and system configurations.
• Develop competitive equipment selections using LG software and engineering tools.
• Review designs to ensure compatibility with LG equipment requirements.
• Support consulting engineers, contractors, owners, and sales teams with technical recommendations and guidance.
• Prepare submittals, response letters, and equipment schedules from plans and specs.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Equipment selection software

Engineering documentation tools

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.

Chiller Application Engineer

LG Electronics is seeking a Chiller Application Engineer to support the selection, application, and technical sales of LG chillers and heat pumps across the U.S. market. This role serves as a technical expert for customers, consultants, representatives, and internal teams, ensuring equipment selections, system designs, and project applications align with customer requirements and LG product capabilities.

The Opportunity

Working closely with Sales, Product Management, Factory Engineering, Building Automation, and Service teams, the Chiller Application Engineer will support project execution, product line activities, technical documentation, and customer-facing engineering support.

Why Join Our Team

Join a growing chiller business and play a key role in bringing innovative cooling and heating solutions to customers across North America. You'll work on complex HVAC projects, collaborate with global engineering teams, and help shape the future of LG's commercial chiller and heat pump offerings.

What You'll Do

• Provide application engineering support for LG chillers and heat pumps, including equipment selection, sizing, and performance analysis.
• Evaluate project requirements including loads, operating conditions, flow rates, pressure drop, sound requirements, electrical characteristics, and system configurations.
• Develop competitive equipment selections using approved LG software and engineering tools.
• Review chilled water, condenser water, heat pump, and hydronic system designs to ensure compatibility with LG equipment requirements.
• Support consulting engineers, contractors, owners, and sales teams with technical recommendations and application guidance.
• Interpret plans, specifications, codes, and project requirements to prepare submittals, technical responses, compliance matrices, and equipment schedules.
• Support building automation integration, including equipment controls, sequencing, BACnet/Modbus communications, and plant operation strategies.
• Collaborate with factory engineering, product management, and sales teams to address project-specific requirements and support product improvements.
• Capture customer feedback and market requirements to support product development and future product enhancements.
• Review and maintain technical documentation including engineering manuals, installation guides, application guides, catalogs, and product literature.
• Support product line activities including new product introductions, engineering changes, feature enhancements, and product lifecycle management.
• Develop and deliver technical training, presentations, webinars, and application guidance for customers, sales teams, representatives, and industry partners.
• Provide technical support during project handoff, installation, commissioning, and performance investigations.
• Analyze field issues and collaborate with service and factory engineering teams to identify root causes and drive resolution.
• Travel as needed to support customer meetings, jobsite reviews, training, and product-related activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of commercial HVAC experience in application engineering, consulting engineering, technical sales support, or chiller system engineering.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems, heat transfer, hydronics, pumps, controls, and variable-speed HVAC equipment.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, piping diagrams, sequences of operation, and applicable HVAC codes and standards.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and applying technical concepts to commercial HVAC systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, equipment selection software, and engineering documentation tools.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, problem