Validation Engineer I

Lgelectronics; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 57,787 - 77,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.

Generous Paid Time Off program.

Job summary

Lgelectronics is seeking a Validation Engineer to validate infotainment products. This role demands collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project launches. Key tasks include executing tests, tracking defects, and analyzing results.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with strong skills in infotainment systems and quality assurance. Benefits include no-cost medical premiums and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 30% (Domestic & International).
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform validation for infotainment/telematic products.
• Execute basic sanity tests and address customer-found issues.
• Analyze test results to determine if product meets specifications.

Skills

Test bench and vehicle setup

In-car infotainment systems technologies

Vehicle communication protocols

Analyzing test results

Creating test cases

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

Driving better future mobility. VS (Vehicle component Solutions) Company 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 supports the emerging trend of the vehicle industry.

The Validation Engineer is responsible for validating products for infotainment projects, such as telematics and radio. This role involves working with cross‑functional engineering teams, HQ teams, and customers to successfully launch projects. Key responsibilities include verifying and evaluating issues, logging software defects in a tracking database, reviewing test data, creating test cases based on specifications, and generating summary reports. The engineer must collaborate effectively, maintain a service‑oriented mindset, and be a results‑driven self‑starter.

Responsibilities

• Perform validation for infotainment/telematic products by utilizing test benches and vehicles
• Execute basic sanity tests, address customer‑found issues, update specifications, and run full test cases
• Analyze test results to determine if product meets specifications
• Create and maintain test cases per product specifications
• Use a tracking system to report and track product defects
• Set up test benches and perform software updates
• Conduct field tests, including joint field tests with OEMs
• Provide OEM support, including frequent visits and updating tools to fix damaged OEM head units
• Support audit events through communication assistance and issue analysis/reproduction
• Maintain relationships with overseas counterparts to share information and resolve issues
• Resolve technical issues as needed
• Arrange test vehicle usage with the customer for internal validation activities
• Communicate with R&D and DQA teams, not only in North America but also in other regions such as Korea
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to travel up to 30% (Domestic & International)
• Knowledge of:
  • Test bench and vehicle setup
  • In‑car infotainment systems technologies
  • Specifications and the ability to analyze test results
  • Process for creating test cases with the appropriate structure
  • Interface with the bug‑tracking system
  • Vehicle communication protocols
• Ability to:
  • Lift/Setup benches weighing up to 30 lbs
  • Sit in/drive a test vehicle for up to 3 hours at a time during testing, up to 8 hours a day
  • 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
• 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

Recruiting Range: $57,787 – $77,050 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 investment options.
• 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‑oriented 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.

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.