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What we can offer:
A crafted employee experience designed to foster professional growth, a focus on health & well-being and an internal community that will set you up for success.
The Opportunity:
Driving better future mobility
VS (Vehicle component Solutions) Company (https://www.lg.com/global/mobility) of LG Electronics focuses on commercializing environmentally responsible automotive components and core solutions based on LG’s proprietary technologies. A leading provider of core components for global car manufacturers, VS Company is supporting the emerging trend of the vehicle industry.
This job requires technical experiences related to building cutting-edge product and Development experiences. This position needs to have 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 is directly influencing the integration project development across all LG and automotive manufactures and requires a confidant with 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 play nice with others, have a humble service mindset, and be a results-driven self-motivator.
Position Location: Troy, MI
As the Development Engineer CONTRACTOR, you will:
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance to OEMs and internal teams, resolving issues and ensuring seamless integration of company products into vehicle platforms
- Support product and component testing, as well as system-level analysis. This includes running simulations and using diagnostic tools like CANoe/CANalyzer
- Assist in creating and reviewing technical documentation, specifications, and test plans to ensure product integrity and quality
- Work closely with internal teams, OEMs, and Tier 2 suppliers to facilitate product development and integration
- Provide technical assistance during product launches, prototype builds, and production changeovers, ensuring smooth transitions from design to production
- Other Duties as Assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Software) or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Technical Knowledge:
- Familiarity with core quality tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, and APQP
- Programming Skills:
- Proficiency in C++, C, Shell Script, and Batch Script
- Linux background is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external contacts
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and thrive in high-pressure situations that may arise during production issues
- Comfortable with hands-on work involving assembly, installation, or movement of engineering components and test equipment
Travel/Physical Requirements:
- Up to 30% travel, including out-of-state and international travel as required
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to supplier/OEM facilities as needed
- Ability to lift and/or carry equipment up to 35lbs
Preferred:
- Previous internships or co-op experience in automotive design, manufacturing, or quality
- Experience with simulation tools like CANoe or CANalyzer for vehicle platform testing
- Hands-on experience in the automotive industry, specifically with product launches or prototype builds
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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What We Do
At LG, we deliver products and services that make lives better, easier and happier though increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make “Life Good” – from home appliances, consumer electronics and B2B solutions to innovations in digital signage, air conditioning, solar and vehicle components. As a global leader, we strive for greatness in product leadership, market leadership and people leadership to realize our growth strategies.
