Staff Product Development Engineer

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. 

We offer an environment that enables colleagues to demonstrate their capabilities, focus on their work and create value.  At LG, you're encouraged to take a creative and individual approach to challenges with strong emphasis placed on performance and skill—and equal, merit-based opportunities across the board.  We want our colleagues to grow with our global business.  That's why we deliver sure rewards for exceptional performance and offer industry-leading benefits.  Come join the team!

 
The Opportunity:  
To continually strengthen its base and support its growth in the US, LG Electronics is extending its Research and Innovation capabilities.  We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our R&D Center located in Alpharetta, Georgia.  The Product Development Engineer will develop expertise in the manufacturing and development of LGE HVAC equipment to provide better value to it's customers where you will conduct research and development based on analytical thinking and market understanding.
 
Here is why you should come join our team:
We are a dynamic group of HVAC Products Engineers that that work on the latest and most advanced HVAC products in the US market.  Our R&D team is expanding rapidly to grow organically in the HVAC area of water heating both in domestic water heating and space heating, unitary (A coil and furnace), AHU, VRF, FCU and Chiller product portfolio.  On this team you will work closely with the LGE R&D team in Korea for ODM activities, and internal design and development for HVAC accessories and components.
 
What You’ll Do:
•    New LG NPI Product Development Support.
•    Work cross-functionally with team members from sales, manufacturing and program managers to ensure completion of product launch on time using NPI process.
•    Evaluate go to market strategy and review technical documents for proper launch geared toward North America market that includes US and Canada.
•    Work closely with the project team to assure sound engineering principles in the product design and benchmark against competitors for guidance on improvement and performance.
•    Provide Engineering insight and improvement solution for new product development.
•    Screen and analyze new product performance provide recommendations for next steps.
•    Statistically evaluate and interpret collected product data.
•    Evaluate and analyze data collected from field-based testing data using statistical approach.
•    Review shortcomings and faults of current design to pinpoint weaknesses and improvement points.
•    Possess a deep understanding of acquisition hardware/software to create acquisition models for lab purposes.
•    Take an active role in preparation for service manual, installation manual and engineering manual for US commercialization after product launch.

Job Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
•    8+ years of experience HVAC, water heating, and/ or unitary products.
•    Experience with VRF, Acoil, AHU, FCU, Chiller is strongly preferred.
•    Working knowledge of vapor compression and heat transfer principles related to HVAC system.
•    Experience in design and development of evaporators, condensing units, and/or heat exchangers for residential and commercial applications.
•    Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability.
•    Experience with one of the following agency certifications (CSA, UL, or DOE) is a plus.
•    Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal problem solving and analytical skills.
•    3D CAD software knowledge and interpreting drawings with knowledge in GD&T.
•    Proficient, high-level skills in Microsoft Power Point and Excel.

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Recruiting Range

$95,000—$135,000 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.

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