Senior Product Development Engineer - LGE Furnace Engineering

LG Electronics • Alpharetta, GA

14d • $75,000 - $105,000

About The Position

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: Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach The Opportunity: Location will be in Alpharetta, GA 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. Why 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience HVAC, water heating, and/ or unitary products
• 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 applications
• Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as to lead and participate on cross-functional teams
• 3D CAD software knowledge and interpreting drawings with knowledge in GD&T
• Proficient, high-level skills in Microsoft Power Point and Excel
• Able to manage multiple priorities, drive issues to completion, and obtain results.
• Working knowledge of CSA/ ANSI Z21.47/ CSA 2.3 unitary gas fired central furnaces.
• This position typically requires approximately 25% travel domestically.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with one of the following agency certifications (CSA, UL, or DOE) is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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
• Review shortcomings and faults of current design to pinpoint weaknesses and improvement points
• Understand acquisition hardware/software to create acquisition models for lab purpose
• Assist in preparation for service manual, installation manual and engineering manual for US commercialization after product launch
• Stay updated on applicable industry standards to ensure lab facilities are aligned with requirements. Revise internal standards and policies as needed to ensure compliance.
• Support furnace and associated equipment upgrades by managing small capital projects and/or providing technical expertise to Project Managers.
• support turnaround activities as necessary which may occasionally go beyond normal business hours foe meeting with HQ Korea.
• Lead or assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for furnace failures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level