R&D Laboratory Technician I

LG Electronics USA
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Buffalo Grove
Feb 11, 2025
Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. What we can offer: A crafted employee experience designed to foster professional growth, a focus on health & well-being and an internal community that will set you up for success. The Opportunity: Entry level professional individual contributor works under direct supervision, conducting and providing the following: As an R&D Laboratory Technician I, you will test home appliance products (LG's product or Competitors). You will conduct various tests on home appliance products such as standard performance test, actual usage test, Consumers Union benchmark test, reliability tests, etc. In addition, you will also support engineers with data subscription & quantitative analysis by summarizing all data during tests which is collected from data acquisition systems. More specifically, you will support a wide range of equipment, acquisition system support, and infrastructure improvements in-house. You will be part of a team responsible for creating observation reports that are found during tests and participate in innovation projects as a task member. As the R&D Laboratory Technician, you will: Conduct actual tests and gather/provide all testing data for next step (performance report, etc.). Provide observation report including process improvements. Provide findings to task leader for next steps. Participate and work as a task member. Communicate and meet with part leader daily to discuss work progress. Qualifications: Required: High School/Associate's Degree in related study. Preferred previous experience in laboratory environment. Base Pay Range: $65,000 - $86,000 Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed. Recruiting Range $65,000 - $86,000 USD Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees: No-cost employee premiums for you and your 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 to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives. Family orientated 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 Offered Temporary/Contractors: Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies. Privacy Notice to California Applicants 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 their 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 to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.