Staff Development Engineer, LG HVAC - Chillers

Overview

LG Electronics operates at the forefront of technology, delivering innovative solutions that enhance everyday life. Our brand promise, Life's Good, reflects our commitment to a happier life for all. With a history spanning more than six decades and a presence in more than 290 locations worldwide, we offer a diversified portfolio including Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our Jeong-do Management philosophy emphasizes ethical standards and transparent operations, guided by Customer-Value Creation and People-Oriented Management. We promote an inclusive environment where teamwork and integrity drive creativity and performance. Join LG and contribute to shaping the future of technology while helping Life Good for Everyone.

What we offer

We provide an employee experience designed to support professional growth, health and well-being, and a collaborative internal community that sets you up for success.

• An environment that enables you to demonstrate capabilities, focus on meaningful work, and create value. You are encouraged to take a creative, individual approach to challenges with a strong emphasis on performance and skill, along with equal, merit-based opportunities across the board.
• Opportunities to grow within LG’s global business and competitive rewards for exceptional performance, complemented by industry-leading benefits.
• A dynamic HVAC Products Engineering team working on the latest U.S. market products. The R&D team is expanding in water heating for domestic and space heating, unitary products (A coil and furnace), AHU, VRF, FCU, and Chiller, with collaboration with the Korea-based R&D team for ODM activities and internal design of HVAC accessories and components.

The Opportunity

Location for this role is Alpharetta, GA. LG Electronics is expanding its Research and Innovation capabilities and seeks a Product Development Engineer to join the Alpharetta-based R&D Center. The Product Development Engineer will develop expertise in the manufacturing and development of LG HVAC equipment to deliver greater value to customers, conducting research and development grounded in analytical thinking and market understanding.

Responsibilities and activities

• Support New LG NPI Product Development initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, manufacturing and program managers to ensure on-time product launches using the NPI process.
• Evaluate go-to-market strategy and review technical documents for proper North America launches, including the United States and Canada.
• Work closely with the project team to ensure sound engineering principles in design and benchmark against competitors to guide improvements and performance.
• Provide engineering insight and improvement solutions for new product development.
• Screen and analyze new product performance and offer recommendations for next steps.
• Statistically evaluate and interpret collected product data.
• Assess data from field-based testing using statistical approaches.
• Identify weaknesses by reviewing shortcomings and faults in current designs to prompt improvements.
• Apply a deep understanding of hardware and software to create acquisition models for lab purposes.
• Prepare service manuals, installation manuals and engineering manuals for US commercialization after product launch.
• Coordinate with product support engineers on technical reviews for new and existing products and materials.
• Support other teams in creating and reviewing catalogs, brochures, submittals, guide specifications, and engineering manuals, among other materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in HVAC, water heating, and/or unitary products.
• Experience with VRF, Acoil, AHU, FCU, and Chiller is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of vapor compression and heat transfer principles related to HVAC systems.
• Experience in the design and development of evaporators, condensing units, and/or heat exchangers for residential and commercial applications.
• Exposure to diverse manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability.
• Ability to multi-task and operate independently.
• 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 the ability to interpret drawings with GD&T understanding.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for 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 for Temporary/Contractors

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

Privacy and Equal Opportunity

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In addition, LG supports pay transparency as part of our commitment to equity. Our salary ranges reflect multiple factors used in compensation decisions, including skill set, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While geographic pay differentials are considered in final offers, the listed salary range may not reflect all geographic adjustments.