Bilingual Material Handling Automation Specialist (Korean & English)
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We are currently seeking a talented bilingual (English & Korean) individual to join our Smart Factory Team as an AGV Associate in Clarksville, TN as part of the new LG Electronics Tennessee Factory.
This position pays $63,000 annually and up depending upon experience.
About the Role
Join our Smart Factory Team and help shape the future of manufacturing automation at LG Electronics. We are looking for a motivated bilingual (Korean and English) professional who is excited to work with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), the systems that move materials throughout our high-tech production facility.
This position is part of a collaborative team that supports projects to make our production smarter, safer, and more efficient. It’s a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to grow in automation, intralogistics, or smart manufacturing.
What Our Team Does
As part of the Smart Factory Team, you will:
- Support and improve AGV/AMR operations that automate material handling across the factory.
- Assist in designing and updating factory layouts using CAD tools and AGV control software (ACS) when production environment changes occur.
- Contribute to in-house logistics optimization, intelligent system development, and data-driven performance improvement for autonomous production.
- Investigate system issues through root cause analysis, reviewing system data and logs to identify and resolve problems.
- Collaborate with engineers and developers in Korea and the U.S. to improve system performance, integration, and reliability.
- Participate in DX (Digital Transformation) and AX (AI Transformation) projects that enhance production and logistics systems.
- Support general activities such as purchasing consumables, 5S and safety improvements, and fixed asset management.
(New team members will receive training and gradually take on more responsibilities as they grow in the role.)
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome candidates from a range of technical and engineering disciplines:
- Industrial Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Technology (IT)
- Network & Communications Engineering
- Logistics or Supply Chain Engineering/Management
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a specific degree title.
Preferred Skills and Experience
You don’t need to have everything on this list, but the more you bring, the better.
- Bilingual in Korean and English (required)
- Experience or coursework related to manufacturing, automation, or production systems
- Familiarity with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and data visualization
- Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD or similar)
- Understanding of AGV/AMR fleet management systems or Digital Twin concepts
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Experience with databases and data analysis
- Skills in programming, simulation, or system integration
- Experience with project management or cross-functional collaboration
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methods
- Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
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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.
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