Product Design Engineer – Customer Solution Center (CAE, Design & Technical Service)
Ravenna, Ohio (Onsite)
Position Overview
LG Chem is seeking a senior-level Product Design Engineer to join our Customer Solution Center
(CSC) in Ravenna, Ohio. This role is a hybrid technical position combining finite element analysis
(FEA), product design, and direct customer technical support.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can:
• Perform and interpret advanced simulation and FEA
• Develop and review product designs using CATIA
• Communicate confidently with customers to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve real-world
application issues
This position plays a critical role in supporting customers using ABS and other thermoplastic materials in
demanding applications.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Analysis & Simulation
• Perform structural FEA and simulation (linear and nonlinear) using tools such as Abaqus,
ANSYS, LS-DYNA, or equivalent
• Support durability, fatigue, impact, creep, and deformation analyses for plastic components
• Correlate simulation results with physical testing and field data
• Support failure investigations and root-cause analysis related to customer applications
Product Design & CAD Support
• Support part and system-level design using CATIA V5/V6
• Review customer designs for geometry, manufacturability, and performance
• Propose design modifications or optimization recommendations based on analysis and testing
• Collaborate with internal R&D, testing, and manufacturing teams
Customer Technical Support & Collaboration
• Serve as a technical interface between LG Chem and customers (OEMs, Tier-1s, and
processors)
• Lead technical discussions related to material performance, design assumptions, and failure
mechanisms
• Support customer troubleshooting, including onsite or virtual technical reviews
• Clearly explain complex technical findings to diverse audiences, including non-CAE experts
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
o Product design engineering
o CAE / FEA analysis
o Customer-facing technical engineering roles
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• Hands-on experience with FEA/simulation tools (Abaqus, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, or similar)
• Working knowledge of CATIA for part or system-level design review
• Experience supporting thermoplastics (ABS, PC, PA, PBT, or similar)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Preferred (Not Required)
• Experience combining design ownership and CAE analysis in the same role
• Background in customer technical service, applications engineering, or field support
• Familiarity with plastics durability, fatigue, creep, or impact behavior
• Experience working directly with OEM or automotive customers
Note: Exceptional candidates may be stronger in either CAE or design, provided they demonstrate the
ability and willingness to operate effectively across all areas of the role.
What Makes This Role Unique
• This is not a pure CAE role and not a pure design role
• The engineer will be a technical problem-solver and customer advocate
• Success requires balancing analysis accuracy, practical design judgment, and clear customer
communication
• The role offers high visibility with customers and internal leadership
Work Authorization
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
• No visa sponsorship is available now or in the futur
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
