Introduction Summary

We are currently seeking our newest innovator to join LG Magna e-Powertrain USA's dynamic team as an R&D Engineer. This dynamic new position will have the opportunity to be part of the exciting electrification movement as part of the LG and Magna joint venture.

To learn more, please click on the link here: http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2020/12/lg-and-magna-enter-joint-venture-agreement-to-expand-in-powertrain-electrification-market/

Overall Responsibilities:

Our Development Engineer position is a collaborative and highly impactful role that will be responsible for coordinating emerging technology research with academic partners while supporting the development of existing EV programs. A successful candidate will be an ambitious, self-driven, and results-oriented engineer for our power electronic modules and components for EV vehicle development.

The major tasks are shown below:

• Select and facilitate long-term research projects with academic partners to improve access to emerging technologies
• Perform advanced development activities of power electronic components for existing products and future technologies.
• Act as the main point of contact for technical issues between our customers and global HQ, including participating in, facilitating, or leading PDT reviews.
• Providing status reports to customers, suppliers, and internal groups, as requested. Includes participating in DFMEA reviews to ensure key milestones are met.
• Support Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (perform diagnostic activities) for Issues over the life of a program.
• Working with customers, supplier partners, and internal staff to prepare designs.
• Develop and ensure adherence to engineering and design standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop or use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electro-mechanical products and systems.
• Assist planning and sales to ensure current and accurate costing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, other related technical discipline
• Ability to interpret and create electrical schematics
• Ability to travel up to 10% to customer sites and for business meetings is required
• Ability to use independent judgment and exercise discretion while performing job tasks.

Preferred and Desired Qualifications:

• Experience of electrical tests and simulation tools (LT spice, Matlab, Simulink)
• Working level knowledge of risk assessment tools (DFMEA, FMEA, 8D, 5Why, etc.)
• Basic understanding of EV components: Inverter, OBCM, APM, Motor, and Power devices (Si IGBT, SiC MOSFET)
• Knowledge of OEM Processes; Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process, etc.
• Ability to be self-driven and results-oriented with a strong sense of initiative in tackling complex tasks with superior attention to detail
• Ability to understand customer needs and work with internal stakeholders to provide solutions effectively in written and verbal mediums
• Ability to learn quickly with the willingness and flexibility to learn and adapt to company working culture and processes
• Ability to work under pressure and to maintain deadlines
• Skill in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams)

What is in it for you?

Our objective is to provide our employees a high-tech work environment with an exciting, collaborative and highly impactful responsibilities to enable colleagues to demonstrate their capabilities and the opportunity to focus on creating value and contributing to our surrounding community. We offer a flexible work environment for all employees and provide a rewarding work environment with the tools necessary to experience the freedom to balance work and personal life.

Your Total Rewards Package will include:

A comprehensive health benefits package that includes leading medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits with no-cost employee premiums to you and your eligible dependents in 2023 - Remaining among less than 4% of companies in the country to offer no-cost employee premiums.

A competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with immediate vesting in the company matching contributions.

Various other employee benefits such as: Tuition Reimbursement effective Day 1 of Service, Generous Holiday schedule and PTO, Performance based Incentives and Employee Product Discount on many of our LG Products, just to name a few.

LG Magna E-Powertrain USA, Inc. provides 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. Further, the Company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.