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. Sr. Development Engineer - CONTRACTOR This role requires technical experiences related to building cutting-edge product and Development experiences. This role needs to be comfortable working with the manufacturing industry as well as high technology-driven products with LG and customers. This role is focused on developing a project and deeply involving technical requirements in the development as well as issue resolving. Customer & Tier companies communication and development management to ensure strength and innovation in the LG automotive business. This role directly influences the integration project development across all LG and automotive manufactures and requires confidence in identifying problems, communicating the concerns and driving for closure in order to deliver the best development quality within the time frame with build trust while demonstrating excellent features implementation and problem resolving skills. This role must have a humble service mindset, and be a results-driven self-motivator. Responsibilities:
- Identify and manage all project development qualities during and after development
- Resolve software and hardware issues and communicate with customers to address and manage these issues effectively
- Manage OEM customer design requests and develop Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes
- Oversee the management of third-party solutions related to these requests
- Support in identifying and managing all feature-related issues
- Publish a weekly report summarizing these issues and their status
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Validation, Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, and customers to ensure cohesive project execution
- Communicate with LGE HQ cross-functional teams, extending beyond just program-specific matters to include broader organizational coordination
- Provide support to multiple teams such as program management, validation, and quality teams to ensure alignment and progress
- Release weekly development progress reports and maintain regular communication with customer engineers to keep them informed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electric Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years or equivalent experience in automotive component development or test
- or, 8+ years or equivalent engineering experience with developing and/or testing an automotive component
- or, 12+ years or equivalent experience delivering high-quality products or services to automotive companies
- Prior experience with or knowledge of:
- Manage multiple technical projects simultaneously and deliver within agreed-upon cost, quality, and timing expectations
- Vehicle infotainment features, telematics, and vehicle interface technology products
- Automotive development process or experience integrating new technologies within the automotive industry
- Software development (CS design process including C, C++, QNX, Linux, Cinemo, XML, HMI, CAN network, embedded systems), with a preference for experience with complex systems
- Hardware development (EE design process including schematic design, board layout, circuit analysis), with a preference for experience with complex systems
- Working across multiple disciplines such as SiriusXM, CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, WiFi, audio sound control, RF, OTA, VIF, CPU & Micom, network, hardware, and testing
- Leading and managing engagements with customers (primarily internal), collaborators, and third-party software developers
- MS office software applications
- Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail
- Desire to learn constantly and dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies
- Passion for technology and problem solving
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, emphasizing transparency in all interactions
Travel/Physical Requirements:
- Up to 40% travel, including out-of-state and international travel as required
- Use of X-ray equipment and environmental chambers
- Ability to:
- Sit/Drive and/or test in a vehicle for up to 8 hours a day, up to 4 hours at a time
- Ability to lift/carry up to 30lb samples, benches, box and tools
- Interact with display/center controller/steering wheel while driving or while stationary testing
Preferred:
- Prior experience with:
- IATF 16949 certification
- APQP&FMEA certification
- Bilingual - Korean / English
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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LG Electronics USA
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
May 22, 2025