Research and Development Engineer jobs in Atlanta, GA

Our Mission is to be #1 by creating a better life for our customers. At LG Electronics, we make products and services that make lives better, easier and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make "Life Good"! As a global leader, we strive for greatness not only in the products we make but in our people. That is why we are currently seeking the newest innovator to join our dynamic team as a Staff Controls Engineer located in Alpharetta, Georgia. This role is on-site in our office.

What we can offer:Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach

The Opportunity:

As a subject matter expert for LG Electronics proprietary controls components and systems integration solutions, the Staff Controls Engineer is expected to perform in both a technical and consultative role in the support of LG Electronics, its distribution partners and end-user customers. Creation, organization and dissemination of technical documentation and tools to facilitate the knowledge transfer and proper application of LG's controls lineup is key to the successful execution of this job function. The Staff Controls Engineer will support the application and development of new and evolving controls products to meet market demands regionally and nationally throughout the North American market. This includes monitoring industry trends and the evolution of controls technologies for opportunities for LG Electronics to grow market share through diversified product offerings. To be effective in this endeavor, the LG Electronics Staff Controls Engineer will establish and maintain relationships with colleagues within LG's factories, North American sales and rep teams, and industry associations.

What You'll Do:

• Controls Engineering: Applications support for controls to internal and external customers, design requirements, and software development.
• Design LG Electronics proprietary controls components and systems integration solutions based on project specifications.
• Support proper controls application for field projects through creating applications materials, providing product/applications training to sales and reps, and working with sales and reps on specific applications challenges.
• Define product/feature requirements and effectively communicate with the factory through product/feature development process.
• Test software in development to ensure requirements are met and communicate abatement requirements.

Required Skills

• Bachelor of Science in ME, EE, Computer Science or equivalent is required.
• 8 yr. experience in HVAC Controls or embedded system industry is required.
• NPI: product requirement definition, product details/operation, strategic application, and positioning.
• Experience in system integration testing of protocol-based communicating subsystems.
• Control R&D experience with HVAC company or Controller a plus.
• Understanding of electrical and network wiring preferred.
• Understanding of standard HVAC Hardware components and design of these components preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with MS-Office products (Word, Excel, Access).
• Knowledge and programming experience of centralized and individualized control systems is preferred.
• Global applied residential and commercial air conditioning industry experience a plus.
• Experience solving various control issues on customer's site.
• Korean reading, writing, and speaking skills are mandatory.
• Occasional domestic/international travel is required.
• Working in a lab and field sites with overhead electro-mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, procedure manuals and job specifications.

At LG Electronics, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law or other protected traits/characteristics. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, we have implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics.

Base Salary 92,000- 123,000

In addition to the above, we believe that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. We consider geographic pay differentials in final offers. Because we operate in many geographies and have many business units across the United States, where applicable, may not reflect the specific business or geography differential that will apply to the final offer.