LG Electronics
Senior Product Development Engineer - LGE Gas Furnace Engineering
LG Electronics, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, 30239
About LG Electronics
Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics—a global leader dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. With over six decades of history and a presence in more than 290 locations worldwide, LG offers a diverse portfolio that includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. LG’s management philosophy—‘Jeong-do Management’—upholds high ethical standards and transparent operations, driven by a commitment to customer-value creation and people-oriented management. Join LG to be part of a company shaping the future of technology and living a life where productivity meets joy.
What We Offer We provide an employee experience designed to grow your professional career, support your health and well‑being, and give you a sense of community. LG encourages creative, individual approaches to challenges, rewards exceptional performance, and offers industry‑leading benefits. Our goal is to deliver a rewarding environment that highlights your merit and strengthens our global business.
Why Join Our Team? As a dynamic HVAC Products Engineering group, you’ll develop advanced HVAC products in the US market, including water heating for domestic and space heating, unitary (coil and furnace), AHU, VRF, FCU, and Chiller portfolios. You’ll collaborate closely with the LGE R&D team in Korea for ODM activities and drive design and development of HVAC accessories and components.
Senior Product Development Engineer – Alpharetta, GA The role is responsible for leading the development, validation, and certification of Gas Furnace products for the North American market at the LG Electronics Alpharetta R&D lab. This position manages product requirements, leads NPI execution, coordinates cross‑functional activities, and maintains compliance with industry standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support full NPI cycles, including design release, pilot builds, validation readiness, manufacturing handoff, and cross‑functional launch coordination.
Define and manage product requirements for performance, safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Conduct testing and validation, review data, identify issues, and drive design updates.
Support and manage certification efforts with CSA, UL, Intertek/ETL, ensuring compliance with all required gas appliance standards.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, service, and product management teams to ensure smooth product introduction.
Prepare technical documentation, agency submissions, and internal design files.
Stay current with regulatory changes, energy‑efficiency requirements, and industry trends affecting gas heating products.
Provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians involved in gas heating system testing and development.
Interact with suppliers for component selection, qualification, and issue resolution.
Contribute to continuous improvement, design reviews, and structured problem‑solving activities across development cycles.
Assist in preparation for service manual, installation manual and engineering manual for US commercialization after launch.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
5+ years of experience in product development for gas heating or combustion appliances.
Familiarity with certification agencies (CSA, UL, Intertek/ETL) and gas appliance compliance processes.
Experience with ANSI gas appliance standards beneficial; experience with ANSI Z21.47 preferred but not required.
Strong communication, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Ability to analyze test results, manage multiple projects, and work in a fast‑paced development environment.
3D CAD software knowledge and understanding of GD&T.
Proficient, high‑level skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel for reporting to upper management.
Salary Range $75,000 - $105,000 USD
Benefits (Full‑time Employees)
No‑cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents covering competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of 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 quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
Family‑oriented 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 (Temporary/Contractors)
Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement At LG, 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 race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. In addition, LG’s pay transparency program ensures salary ranges are based on skillset, experience, certifications, internal equity, and business needs.
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What We Offer We provide an employee experience designed to grow your professional career, support your health and well‑being, and give you a sense of community. LG encourages creative, individual approaches to challenges, rewards exceptional performance, and offers industry‑leading benefits. Our goal is to deliver a rewarding environment that highlights your merit and strengthens our global business.
Why Join Our Team? As a dynamic HVAC Products Engineering group, you’ll develop advanced HVAC products in the US market, including water heating for domestic and space heating, unitary (coil and furnace), AHU, VRF, FCU, and Chiller portfolios. You’ll collaborate closely with the LGE R&D team in Korea for ODM activities and drive design and development of HVAC accessories and components.
Senior Product Development Engineer – Alpharetta, GA The role is responsible for leading the development, validation, and certification of Gas Furnace products for the North American market at the LG Electronics Alpharetta R&D lab. This position manages product requirements, leads NPI execution, coordinates cross‑functional activities, and maintains compliance with industry standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support full NPI cycles, including design release, pilot builds, validation readiness, manufacturing handoff, and cross‑functional launch coordination.
Define and manage product requirements for performance, safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Conduct testing and validation, review data, identify issues, and drive design updates.
Support and manage certification efforts with CSA, UL, Intertek/ETL, ensuring compliance with all required gas appliance standards.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, service, and product management teams to ensure smooth product introduction.
Prepare technical documentation, agency submissions, and internal design files.
Stay current with regulatory changes, energy‑efficiency requirements, and industry trends affecting gas heating products.
Provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians involved in gas heating system testing and development.
Interact with suppliers for component selection, qualification, and issue resolution.
Contribute to continuous improvement, design reviews, and structured problem‑solving activities across development cycles.
Assist in preparation for service manual, installation manual and engineering manual for US commercialization after launch.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
5+ years of experience in product development for gas heating or combustion appliances.
Familiarity with certification agencies (CSA, UL, Intertek/ETL) and gas appliance compliance processes.
Experience with ANSI gas appliance standards beneficial; experience with ANSI Z21.47 preferred but not required.
Strong communication, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Ability to analyze test results, manage multiple projects, and work in a fast‑paced development environment.
3D CAD software knowledge and understanding of GD&T.
Proficient, high‑level skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel for reporting to upper management.
Salary Range $75,000 - $105,000 USD
Benefits (Full‑time Employees)
No‑cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents covering competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of 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 quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
Family‑oriented 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 (Temporary/Contractors)
Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement At LG, 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 race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. In addition, LG’s pay transparency program ensures salary ranges are based on skillset, experience, certifications, internal equity, and business needs.
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