Validation Engineer - CONTRACTOR

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:

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.

As the Validation Engineer - CONTRACTOR, you will:

• Perform validation for telematics products by utilizing test benches and vehicles


• Responsible for executing basic Sanity, customer found issues, updated specification from customer and Full test cases for assigned sections


• Analyze test results to determine if product meet specifications


• Create/maintain test cases per product specifications


• Utilize tracking system to report and track product defects


• Test bench setup / SW updates


• Field Test / Joint field test with OEM


• OEM Support (Flashing modules/configuring environment/support drive tests/other requests as needed)


• Maintain relationships with overseas counterparts to effectively share information and resolve issues


• Support to resolve technical issues


• Support and communicate with R&D team, not only in North America but other regions such as Korea


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent


• Ability to travel up to 30% (domestic and international)


• Knowledge of: 
  
  
  
  
  • Test bench and vehicle setup
  
  
  • Telematics systems technologies
  
  
  • Specifications and ability to analyze test results
  
  
  • Process on how to create test cases with the appropriate test case structure
  
  
  • How to interface with the bug tracking system
  
  
  • Vehicle communication protocols
  
  
  
  


• Ability to: 
  
  
  
  
  • Learn and adapt to new software and hardware tools and technologies
  
  
  • Work across multiple disciplines (systems, embedded, server, wireless carriers, testing)
  
  
  • Recognize and mitigate both technical and organizational challenges
  
  
  • Sit and/or drive in a vehicle for testing up to 8 hours a day
  
  
  
  


• Desire to learn constantly and dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies


• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail


• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred:

• Background in computer science

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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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