Sr. Spring Probe & Contact Development Engineer
Your Job
As a Senior Spring Probe & Contact Development Engineer, you will lead the design and development of advanced spring probes, stamped and formed contacts, and next-generation contact technologies.
This role serves as a technical authority, driving innovation, protecting intellectual property, and supporting engineering excellence across the organization.
Our Team
You will be part of a highly experienced engineering team focused on contact technologies and advanced product development.
This group collaborates closely with manufacturing, product development, and cross-functional partners to deliver innovative solutions for semiconductor and related high-reliability industries.
What You Will Do
* Serve as a subject matter expert for spring probes, stamped and formed contacts, and emerging contact technologies
* Research and evaluate new materials, manufacturing methods, and technologies applicable to contact solutions
* Lead product development from initial concept through design, manufacturing, and customer evaluation
* Perform preliminary engineering analyses and simulations to validate new concepts
* Provide expert technical guidance and support to engineering teams and cross-functional partners
* Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design guidelines and best practices
* Train and mentor design and development engineers to strengthen technical capability across the organization
* Participate in task forces to address critical technical challenges and key customer or product issues
* Support intellectual property development through patent applications and technical disclosures
* Comply with and actively participate in all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and requirements
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
* Extensive experience (15+ years) in spring probe technology, contact technologies, or related industries
* Strong foundation in engineering mechanics, physics, and manufacturing methods, including GD&T and ANSI/ASME standards
* Proficiency with SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, and comparable engineering design tools
* Ability to conduct and interpret engineering analyses and simulations (structural, thermal, signal integrity)
* Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly
* Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions and exercise accurate judgment
* Willingness to travel up to approximately 20-25% as required
What Will Put You Ahead
* Deep experience within semiconductor or closely related industries
* Advanced expertise in Finite Element Analysis (structural, thermal, and fluid)
* Experience with Six Sigma methodologies, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or similar tools
* Proven history of contributing to or leading patent development and ...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Irving, US-TX
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Engineering
- Recruiter: Smiths Interconnect
- Contact: Not Specified
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- Reference: 187016-en_US-US-TX-IRVING
- Posted: 2026-05-02 07:46:36 -
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