Applied Material Engineer

About the Job
The HS Material Application Technology Team is part of the HS Applied Technology Lab, which conducts R&D on next-generation high-functional materials for LG's product lineup.

The R&D lab under the HS Company is responsible for bridging advanced material research to commercial product application.

We are seeking a skilled materials engineer who will evaluate and develop advanced material application solutions, validate performance in real-world product environments, and bridge the gap between material discovery and commercial product integration.

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).

  • ·         3+ 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