Robotics Sales Engineer

LG Electronics

1d • $110,000 - $150,000

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 through engineering expertise. The role proposes customized solutions using 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, developing business plans, overseeing revenue, and collaborating with HQ R&D.

The position includes frequent travel, estimated at 30% to 50% of working time, and requires eligibility for international travel and valid U.S. work authorization. Visa sponsorship is not available. The recruiting salary range is $110,000–$150,000 USD.

Full-time employee benefits include no-cost employee premiums for eligible medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits; company matching contributions to a 401(k) with immediate vesting; paid time off including company holidays and paid sick and vacation time; performance-based short-term incentives, varying by role; confidential mental health resources and fitness incentives; paid parental leave and family support resources; and group-rate life and disability insurance. Temporary contractors may be eligible for relevant benefits through partner agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience with motor controls.
• Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience with gearboxes.
• Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience with PCB systems.
• Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience with 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 proficiency in English.
• Ability to travel frequently, approximately 30% to 50% of working time, and eligibility for international travel.
• Valid U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand relationships with North American actuator customers, serving as the primary business communication point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze customer technical requirements and lead technical sales proposals to deliver customized solutions.
• Develop and execute regional business plans and go-to-market strategies to expand 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 increase market awareness through 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 requirements and market insights as Voice of Customer input for HQ R&D and Product Management teams.
• Collaborate with HQ Product Management, local subsidiaries, and cross-functional stakeholders to support project delivery and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time