Kohler Co.

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

Kohler Co.  •  Cheonan, KR (Onsite)  •  4 hours 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.
Kohler Co.

About Kohler Co.

We’re a community of creators. Status quo busters. Difference makers.

For more than 150 years, we’ve built our business on a singular mission—helping people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. Thanks to the passion, craftsmanship, and ingenuity of our associates around the world, our business has expanded across the globe with a diverse portfolio of brands.

Today, we’re one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies. We manufacture smart kitchen & bath products and host world-class hospitality experiences.

At 30,000 strong, we’re the driving force behind so much meaningful progress as we strive to #BecomeMoreAtKohler—individually and together.

We’re unafraid of bold action and inspired to design better tomorrows. Here’s to the next 150 years.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Kohler, Wisconsin
Year Founded
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