Development Engineer I

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 () 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.

Development Engineer I

This job requires technical experiences related to building cutting-edge product and Development experiences. This position needs to be comfortable working with the manufacturing industry as well as high technology-driven products with LG and customers. This role is focused on developing a project as well as being deeply involved with development technical requirements and issue resolution. Communication between Customer & Tier companies and development management to ensure strength and innovation in the LG automotive business. This role directly influences the integration project development across all LG and automotive manufactures and requires confidence identifying problems, communicating the concerns and driving for closure in order to deliver the best development quality within the time frame while building trust and demonstrating excellent features implementation and problem resolving skills. The ideal candidate should be a results-driven self-motivator. 

Responsibilities:

• Support to resolve technical issues


• Support to identify and manage all feature issues and publish a weekly report


• Resolve Software & Hardware issues and communicate the customer to handle the issues


• Support Sr. engineers, such as R&D engineers, Validation engineers and their respective team


• Communicate with LGE HQ cross-functional teams


• Analyze issues and supporting development are main priority as well as being the main contact point of customer communication


• Review with the Software/Hardware Sr. Engineer's for decisions related to analysis (Ex: Analysis result, FMEA, Impact of quality, etc.)


• Follow customer's acceptance process on top of the LG internal development process.


• Accumulate work experiences with knowledge contributing to increasing VS business across the car manufactures as a long-term strategy


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electric Engineering, or a related field


• 0+ years or equivalent experience in automotive component development or test.
  
  
  
  • or, 3+ years or equivalent engineering experience with developing and/or testing an automotive component
  
  
  • or, 5+ years or equivalent experience delivering high-quality products or services to automotive companies 
  
  


• Prior experience and/or knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Vehicle Infotainment features & Telematics and Vehicle interface technology products knowledge
  
  
  • Software development (CS design process including C, C++, QNX, Linux, Cinemo, XML, HMI, CAN network, embedded system)
  
  
  • Hardware development skill (EE design process including schematic design, board layout, circuit analysis)
  
  
  • Work across multiple disciplines (SiriusXM, Carplay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, WiFi, Audio sound control, RF, OTA, VIF, CPU&Micom, Network, Hardware, testing)
  
  
  • MS office software applications
  
  


• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail


• Desire to learn constantly and dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies


• Passion for technology and problem solving

Travel/Physical Requirements: 

• Up to 40% travel, including out-of-state and international travel as required


• Use of X-ray equipment and environmental chambers


• Ability to:
  
  
  
  • Sit/Drive and/or test in a vehicle for up to 8 hours a day, up to 4 hours at a time
  
  
  • Ability to lift/carry/setup up to 30lb samples, workstations, benches, box and tools
  
  
  • Interact with display/center controller/steering wheel while driving or while stationary testing
  
  

Preferred:

• Prior experience with:
  
  
  
  • Complex systems
  
  
  • IATF 16949 certification
  
  
  • APQP&FMEA certification
  
  


• Bilingual - Korean / English

Recruiting Range

$61,640—$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 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.

At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics.

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 .