[EU ES R&D Lab] VRF R&D Engineer (m/f/d)

Overview

Since the company was founded in 1958, our goal has been to enhance the lives and lifestyles of our customers through intelligent product features, intuitive functionality and exceptional performance. Today, millions of households around the world enjoy our products, whether TVs, audio, PC products or home appliances. In many areas of electronics, we are now among the world market leaders. This is not least due to the long-standing trust of our passionate and demanding customers. We are breaking new ground, bringing forth innovations and already today enable the technology of the future.

As technology is continuously changing and exponentially growing, today’s businesses can rely on LG Electronics to accompany you through the digital & energy transformations taking place across the industries. New technologies and innovative applications allow real value propositions for our customers.

The Europe Eco Solutions R&D Lab is looking to hire a VRF R&D Engineer to join its new organization, based in Eschborn.

The VRF R&D Engineer will be resposible for managing new product development projects, related to a residential/ commercial heat pump and its applications (VRF - Variable Refrigerant Flow System, its applications including, such as, DX AHU (Air Handing Unit)).

• New product development
  • Verify new product development request with EU product planning team.
  • Test the interoperability and confirming the integration with 3rd party devices and services.
  • Evaluate a new product and its sequence of operation under development in a field test site.
  • Troubleshoot a new product in the issued jobsites in EU region.
• Competitors’ analysis
  • Analyzing and comparing the new product and its sequence of operation with competitors.
• Technical Transfer to the sales/ field / service technician
  • Identify the root cause and find resolution.
  • Create the technical documents, related to the new products or line up for sales.
• Lab Facility Management/ Operation
  • Management & maintenance of the Air to Air Test facility*
  • Reporting of Test Facility investment and assets

• Academic background in Mechanical Engineering or Electronics Engineering, with focus on mechanical, air-conditioning, refrigeration and electrical/ electronics
• Minimum 3 years' experience in in a similar product development role,preferably in the HVAC or heat pump industry
• Preferred with professional license in HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) industry
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Fluent in English and German (knowledge of Koreanis valued)