Robotics Sales Engineer

LG Electronics

1d • $115,000 - $155,000

About The Position

LG Electronics is seeking a Field Application Engineer (SE / Sales Engineer) to drive business growth in the North American robotics and automation market. The role uses engineering expertise to propose customized solutions based on technical knowledge of motor controls, gearboxes, PCB systems, encoders, and sensors. It serves as the primary business point of contact for key actuator accounts in North America, bridging technology and sales while managing the project lifecycle, establishing business plans, overseeing revenue, and collaborating with headquarters research and development (R&D).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in motor controls.
• Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in gearboxes.
• Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in PCB systems.
• Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in encoders and sensors.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Exceptional external communication skills and substantial customer-facing experience.
• Ability to lead technical sales proposals and develop and deliver customized solutions.
• Native or near-native English proficiency.
• Ability to travel frequently, representing 30% to 50% of working time, and eligibility for international travel.
• Valid U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a STEM field, or a relevant double major.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent project management certification.
• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Robotics or Actuator engineering.
• Experience participating in humanoid robotics industry development projects.
• Proficiency in Korean.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand relationships with North American actuator customers, serving as the central business point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze customer technical requirements and lead technical sales proposals, designing and delivering customized solutions.
• Develop and execute regional business plans and go-to-market strategies to diversify and accelerate actuator adoption in the North American robotics market.
• Identify new business opportunities and build a project pipeline through market analysis and proactive customer engagement.
• Represent actuator solutions and raise market awareness by attending industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.
• Oversee revenue management activities, including order management, supply-chain coordination, and accounts receivable tracking.
• Coordinate project schedules, manage risks, and support on-time project delivery.
• Document customer technical requirements and market insights (Voice of Customer) for product and feature development, and communicate them to headquarters R&D and Product Management teams.
• Collaborate with headquarters Product Management, local subsidiaries, and cross-functional stakeholders to support project delivery and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for the employee and eligible dependents for medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
• Company matching contributions to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, with immediate vesting and multiple investment options.
• Paid time off, including company holidays and combined paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance-based short-term incentives, varying by role.
• Confidential mental health resources.
• Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Paid parental leave and family support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group-rate life and disability insurance.
• Temporary and contract workers may be eligible for relevant benefits offered through partner agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time