Applied Material Engineer

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.