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    Kohler Co.

    Home Goods Manufacturing

    Senior R&D Hardware Engineer – Steam Products Engineering (Electronic Engineer)

    Cheonan-si, South KoreaOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Sr. R&D Hardware Engineer – Steam Products Engineering (Electronic Engineer)
    BASIC FUNCTION

    • Bath Appliances Electronic design and development.
    • Main Business

    - Development management plan establishment work
    - Research and Development about new products and technologies
    - Feasibility test of new product/ technology
    - Introduction of new form factor models
    - R&D quality management
    - Cost reduction activity related work
    - Global/local certification acquirement & management
    - Statistical skills are preferred (e.g. 6 sigma)
    - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Software, Mechanical, ID, marketing)

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Bath appliances electronic hardware development management plan establishment work
    • R&D of new models

    - Analysis of material cost and investment cost and evaluate ROI (Return on Investment).
    - Check progress of development progress and adherence.
    - Fill in and proceed with the approval of BOM / Parts.
    - Benchmark competition (Technology and Product).
    - Design new Hardware (PCB) and sample production
    - Performance evaluation of new hardware parts.
    - Certification responsibilities of new products such as UL, CQC, CE, FCC, etc.

    • R&D quality related work

    - Review of causes of market quality and establishment of measures.
    - Check the improvement progress and schedule.

    • Cost reduction related work

    - Draw out cost reduction ideas and establish execution plans.
    - Establishing cost reduction targets, checking and applying cost reduction progress.

    REPORT, RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

    • Report to R&D SG Group Leader.
    • Frequently contact with Quality team, ID, Marketing Team, etc. 
    • External contacts: agencies, vendors and developers

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

    • Electronic engineering and related majors.
    • With a minimum of 10+ yrs., solid experience (Artwork : PADS) in R&D.
    • With knowledge and solid experience in hardware design (development and technology).
    • Excellent communication skills to work with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
    • A team player with good organizational skills.
    • Business English communication is highly preferred.
    • Hardware design experience with related to Bath appliances is preferred.
    • R&D experience with related home appliances is preferred.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Kohler Co.

    Kohler Co. is a global leader in kitchen and bath design and technology, as well as a manufacturer of furniture, cabinetry, tile, and other home goods.

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