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Motor & Actuator Engineer Jobs in Busan, South Korea at Leggett & Platt Automotive
Title: Motor & Actuator Engineer
Company: Leggett & Platt Automotive
Location: Busan, South Korea
We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for a Motor & Actuator Engineer within our Engineering team to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As Motor & Actuator Engineer, you will?
- Lead design and development of DC/BLDC Motors and Actuator systems for automotive applications (with focus on seating and closing applications)
- Analyze customer requirements and define product specifications
- Conduct 3D/2D design using CATIA; review drawings and manage design changes
- Evaluate validation testing (DV/PV) including durability, environmental, and performance tests and review the DV/PV plan,
- Execute Automotive APQP development processes
- DFMEA, DFM, DVP&R, BOM, Spec Sheet creation
- Evaluate motor–actuator performance
- Gear ratio analysis, torque and force calculations
- Establish and verify Motor Input ↔ Actuator Output relationships
- Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical issues
- Manage engineering documents through Siemens Teamcenter or equivalent PLM system
- Conduct technical communication with the Zhaoqing Tech Center (China) and support cross-functional collaboration
- Provide engineering support for mass-production launch and customer feedback resolution
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- University degree in Engineering in relevant field
- Over 5 years of automotive industry experience with proven project track record
- Proficiency in CATIA (3D/2D CAD)
- Solid understanding of Automotive APQP process
- Strong understanding of DC and BLDC Motor structures and operating principles
- Mechanical understanding of actuator systems
- Gear ratios, torque, and force transmission mechanisms
- Strong communication skills with internal/external stakeholders
- Language Requirements:
- Business-level English
- Chinese (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Understanding)
- Strong advantage for frequent communication with the Zhaoqing Tech Center
- Direct experience in Motor & Actuator development for automotive applications
- Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or equivalent PLM systems
- Strong documentation and report-writing skills (DVP&R, FMEA, technical specs)
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and processes
- Experience working in global project environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- High ownership, accountability, and professional work ethic
- Structured documentation and process compliance mindset
- Ability to work effectively in a global engineering environment
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at [email protected]
Our Values
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- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!
