Validation Engineer I

About the role

LG Electronics’ Vehicle Solutions (VS) Company focuses on commercializing environmentally responsible automotive components and core solutions based on LG’s proprietary technologies. As a Validation Engineer you will perform validation for infotainment products by utilizing test benches and vehicles, supporting global car manufacturers and contributing to the emerging trend of future mobility.

Responsibilities

• Perform validation for infotainment products using test benches and vehicles.
• Execute basic sanity checks, address customer‑found issues, apply updated specifications, and run full test cases.
• Analyze test results to determine whether products meet specifications.
• Create and maintain test cases per product specifications.
• Utilize a tracking system to report and track product defects.
• Set up test benches and perform software updates.
• Conduct field tests and joint field tests with OEMs.
• Provide OEM onsite support in Farmington Hills, MI.
• Maintain relationships with overseas counterparts to share information and resolve issues.
• Support and communicate with R&D teams in North America, Korea, and other regions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• 0+ years of experience required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Knowledge of test bench and vehicle setup.
• Familiarity with in‑car infotainment systems technologies.
• Ability to analyze specifications and test results.
• Understanding of test case creation and appropriate test case structure.
• Experience interfacing with bug‑tracking systems.
• Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols.
• Proficiency in Python and automation tool development.
• System testing experience.
• Automotive testing experience, including vehicle testing/driving and test‑car setup and maintenance.
• Experience testing/implementing vehicle components such as telematics.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software and hardware tools and technologies.
• Capability to work across multiple disciplines (systems, embedded, server, wireless carriers, testing).
• Skill in recognizing and mitigating both technical and organizational challenges.
• Willingness to sit in/drive a test vehicle for up to 8 hours at a time for testing.
• Ability to lift/setup benches weighing up to 30 lb.
• Maintain regular on‑site attendance at the designated work location (office, customer site, etc.).
• Availability to conduct work activities or attend occasional meetings after regular business hours when necessary.
• Maintain respectful work‑related interactions and communications at all times.
• Adhere to all established company policies, procedures, work rules, and code of conduct.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Desire to learn constantly and dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies.
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• No‑cost employee premiums for eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
• Auto‑enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company‑matching contributions in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with several investment options.
• Generous paid time off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance‑based short‑term incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources for employees and their loved ones.
• 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.
• Temporary/contractors are eligible for relevant benefit programs offered through partner agencies.