High Voltage Connector Principal Project Engineer

We are expanding our in-house Engineering team and are on the lookout for a skilled High Voltage Connector Project Engineer to join us.

If you're eager to fast-track your career and become a part of an exceptional company, this opportunity might be perfect for you.

As a High Voltage Connector Project Engineer, you will spearhead the development of new connector and terminal products for the automotive industry, guiding them through all stages of the product development lifecycle to transition concepts into production.

Additionally, you will assist with modifications and extension work for existing products and contribute to research and development initiatives within the high voltage automotive sector.

What You Will Do


* Lead automotive High Voltage connector and terminal concept development activities with minimal guidance from Engineering Manager.


* Collaborate with Design Engineers to develop 3D models and drawings, adhering to Molex Standards and GD&T methodology.


* Plan and lead DFMEAs, FEAs, tolerance analysis, and other theoretical studies.

Develop mitigation plans for areas of risk.


* Direct documentation of the project scope, requirements, feasibility, and engineering work plan.


* Manage material selection and justification, focusing on resins for plastic injection molding and metals for stamping components.


* Develop high voltage connector test plans (DVP&Rs) and evaluate results using statistical methods.

Lead failure analysis using structured problem-solving methods.


* Serve as the Subject Matter Expert in High Voltage automotive connector development.


* Act as the engineering voice to cross-functional teams and customers, ensuring design objectives are met and identifying / directing R&D opportunities in high voltage connectors.

Who You Are


* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field


* 5 years of product design experience with depth of knowledge in material, mechanics, manufacturing processes, & engineering processes/tools.


* 2 years of experience developing high voltage / high current automotive connectors.


* Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What Puts You Ahead


* Experience with DFMEA, FEA, Tolerance Analysis, GD&T, and other theoretical studies.


* Proven ability to manage project scopes, requirements, and engineering work plans.


* Several years of experience in material selection, especially resins for plastic injection molding and metals for stamping components.


* Experience in developing test plans (DVP&Rs) and analyzing test results using statistical methods.

Demonstrated ability to follow structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) to root cause issues.


* Capability to identify and contribute to R&D opportunities in the high voltage connector space.

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