Validation Engineer I

LG Electronics; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost premiums for medical, dental,

401(k) with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Short-Term Incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave assistance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics seeks a Validation Engineer in Farmington Hills, MI to validate infotainment products using test benches and vehicles. You will execute sanity tests, analyze results, and maintain test cases while supporting field tests with OEMs and on-site activities.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 0+ years experience, ability to travel up to 30%, and strong knowledge of infotainment tech, vehicle protocols, and test automation in a collaborative, global R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 0+ years of experience required.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic/international).
• Knowledge of test bench and vehicle setup.
• Understanding of in-car infotainment technologies.
• Ability to analyze test results against specs.
• Experience with bug tracking systems.
• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols.
• Proven capability to develop test automation scripts.

Responsibilities

• Validate infotainment products using test benches and vehicles.
• Execute sanity tests, customer-found issues, and updated specs.
• Analyze results to verify specifications are met.
• Create and maintain test cases per product specs.
• Report defects using the tracking system.
• Set up test benches and perform SW updates.
• Conduct field tests with OEM partners.
• Provide on-site OEM support in Farmington Hills, MI.
• Collaborate with R&D across North America and Korea.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Test bench setup

Vehicle testing

Infotainment systems

Python automation

System testing

Vehicle components testing

Bug tracking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Python

Automation 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.

The Opportunity:

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, you will:

• Perform validation for infotainment products by utilizing test benches and vehicles
• Responsible for executing basic Sanity, customer found issues, updated specification from customer and full test cases
• 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 Onsite Support in Farmington Hills, MI
• 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 an equivalent
• 0+ years of experience required.
• Ability to travel (Domestic & International): Up to 30%
• Knowledge of:
• Test bench and vehicle setup
• In-car infotainment 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
• Python and automation tool development
• System testing experience
• Automotive testing experience, including vehicle testing/driving and test car setup and maintenance
• Experience in testing/implementing vehicle components, such as telematics
• 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 in/drive test vehicle for up to 8 hours at a time for testing
• Lift/Setup benches weighing up to 30lbs
• Maintain regular on-site attendance at the designated work location (in office, at customer site, etc.)
• Conduct work activities and/or attend occasional meetings after regular business hours when necessary
• Maintain respectful work-related interactions and communications at all times
• Adhere to all established company policies and procedures, work rules, and code of conduct
• Valid Driver’s License
• 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.

Applicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: 973-477-7090 or [e-mail]. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.

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.

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