Applied Material Engineer

Applied Material Engineer –

Applied Technology Lab

LG Electronics

[LG Soft India Private Limited]

[Noida, India]

About LG Electronics

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With a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence of more than 100 subsidiaries, we operate on a truly global scale. Since our establishment in 1958, our dedication to enhancing lives worldwide through innovative products has remained unwavering. Our business domains include Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components Solutions, and Business Solutions.

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Join us and become a part of a company that is not just about creating solutions for a better life, because at LG, Life's Good.

About the Job

The HS Material Application Technology Team is part of the HS Applied Technology Lab, which conducts R&D on next-generation high-functional materials for LG's product lineup.

The R&D lab under the HS Company is responsible for bridging advanced material research to commercial product application.

We are seeking a skilled materials engineer who will evaluate and develop advanced material application solutions, validate performance in real-world product environments, and bridge the gap between material discovery and commercial product integration.

Responsibilities

• Material Evaluation & Characterization
  • Evaluate mechanical properties (tensile strength, elongation, hardness, fatigue, impact resistance) of high-strength polymers, composites, and ferrous / non-ferrous alloys.

  • Conduct accelerated life testing and environmental stress screening to validate material durability.

  • Perform finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate material behavior under load and optimize part design.

• Application Development
  • Develop and validate material specification sheets for LG components.

  • Prototype parts using injection molding, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, or other fabrication methods.

  • Support DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and PFMEA (Process FMEA) for material-related risks.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with material suppliers and internal research teams on material qualification and sourcing.

  • Provide material application expertise to design, quality, and manufacturing teams throughout product development cycles.

  • Translate material test results and design feedback into actionable engineering recommendations.

• Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain Material Master Data and Bill of Materials documentation in PLM systems.

  • Ensure all developed materials and processes meet regulatory requirements (KC, UL, RoHS, REACH) and internal LG standards.

• Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor emerging high-strength material technologies (advanced thermoplastics, nanocomposites, fiber-reinforced materials) and assess their commercial viability.

  • Contribute to processing innovation proposals and patent filings related to material applications.

Technical Requirements

• M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field) ideally from reputed institutes (NITs / IITs).
• 1+ years of relevant experience in materials evaluation, application engineering.
• Practical experience with high-performance engineering plastics (e.g., PEEK, ULTEM, CFRP, metal alloys).
• Familiarity with automotive-grade or consumer electronics material standards (e.g., IATF 16949, IEC 62368).
• Project lead or subject matter expert experience in new material introduction programs.
• Patent writing or IP management experience.
• Experience in CAE/FEA tools (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, or LS-DYNA); hands-on experience with material testing per ASTM/ISO standards; working knowledge of PLM systems (Teamcenter).
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent preferred.
• Fluent in Business-level English; Korean language skills are a plus.

Core Competencies and Working Attitude

• Technical Aptitude: Deep understanding of material behavior and mechanical engineering principles.

• Problem Solving: Analytical approach to determine root cause and drive corrective action.

• Communication: Clear documentation and presentation of technical findings to cross-functional audiences.

• Ownership: Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects from concept to deployment under deadline pressure.

• Collaboration: Comfort working in a matrixed R&D environment with engineers from diverse domains.