Product Design Engineer - Technical Service Engineer

Position Overview

LG Chem is a leading global science and chemical company with 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees, and 58 locations worldwide. Since its establishment in 1947, the company has driven innovation across petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and batteries – turning visionary ideas into reality for over 70 years. We are seeking a Product Design Engineer (Technical Service Engineer) with expertise in Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) or plastics to serve as a liaison between our products and clients in the Automotive, Home Appliance, or Consumer product industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop advanced product design processes including design optimization, plastic assembly design, and Computer Aided Engineering (structural, vibration, heat flow, deformation, flow analysis).
• Conduct advanced material testing and numerical analysis (e.g., high strain rate, fatigue, creep, residual stress, fractography).
• Communicate with customers and provide effective solutions both online and offline.
• Investigate new technologies and design experiments using CAE tools (ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS-Dyna) along with Pre/Post Process tools (Hyperworks, CATIA) to meet project deadlines.
• Prepare technical reports, data summaries, and other documentation while overseeing lab operations and safety processes.
• Collaborate with headquarters to develop technical roadmaps and provide training/seminars for customers and internal teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Naval Architecture, Precision Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product design, CAE/FEA analysis, advanced material testing, or related fields within OEM or Tier 1 automotive sectors.
• Proficiency in FEA tools such as ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS-Dyna, NASTRAN, or similar programs.
• Experience with 2D/3D modeling tools (e.g., CATIA, ProE, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, Design X, Solidworks) and evaluation tools (UTM, fatigue, creep testing).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with proficiency in presentation tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability to work independently under high pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, dedicated, and reliable with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and documentation skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel as required.