Validation Engineer - CONTRACTOR

Socket.dev; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost premiums for medical, dental,

Job summary

LG Electronics is seeking a Validation Engineer (CONTRACTOR) to validate telematics products using test benches and vehicles, executing sanity checks and field tests with OEMs. You will analyze results, create test cases, and report defects, while coordinating with R&D teams across North America and Korea.

Domestic travel is expected. The role emphasizes learning, attention to detail, and strong communication in a fast-paced automotive tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to travel domestically for assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform validation for telematics products using test benches and vehicles.
• Execute sanity checks, customer-found issues, and updated specs.
• Analyze test results to confirm product meets specifications.
• Create and maintain test cases per product specs.
• Utilize tracking system to report and track defects.
• Set up test benches and perform SW updates.
• Conduct field tests and joint field tests with OEMs.
• Provide OEM support including flashing modules and environment config.
• Maintain relationships with overseas counterparts to share info.
• Support and communicate with R&D across regions including Korea.

Skills

Test bench setup

Telematics systems

Test result analysis

Test case creation

Bug tracking

Vehicle communication protocols

Cross-discipline collaboration

Hardware & software adaptability

Inline documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

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.

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.

As the Validation Engineer - CONTRACTOR, you will:

• Perform validation for telematics products by utilizing test benches and vehicles
• Responsible for executing basic Sanity, customer found issues, updated specification from customer and Full test cases for assigned sections
• Analyze test results to determine if product meet specifications
• Create/maintain test cases per product specifications
• Utilize tracking system to report and track product defects
• Test bench setup / SW updates
• Field Test / Joint field test with OEM
• OEM Support (Flashing modules/configuring environment/support drive tests/other requests as needed)
• Maintain relationships with overseas counterparts to effectively share information and resolve issues
• Support to resolve technical issues
• Support and communicate with R&D team, not only in North America but other regions such as Korea
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to travel (Domestic)
• Knowledge of:
  • Test bench and vehicle setup
  • Telematics systems technologies
  • Specifications and ability to analyze test results
  • Process on how to create test cases with the appropriate test case structure
  • How to interface with the bug tracking system
  • Vehicle communication protocols
• Ability to:
  • Learn and adapt to new software and hardware tools and technologies
  • Work across multiple disciplines (systems, embedded, server, wireless carriers, testing)
  • Recognize and mitigate both technical and organizational challenges
  • Sit and/or drive in a vehicle for testing up to 8 hours a day
• Desire to learn constantly and dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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.

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