Senior Product Design Engineer

Your Job

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Our Enterprise Solutions business customizes high-speed connectors, cables, and systems within our Datacom Specialty Solutions Division.

As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and contributing to the design and development of high-speed connectors, cables, and systems within our Copper Solutions enterprise division team.

In this role you will provide technical expertise in connector, cable design for the exponentially growing data storage systems and telecommunications market.

This will be a cross functional role where you will work with marketing, manufacturing, electrical engineering, quality, software, etc.

What You Will Do



* Lead the design and development of electromechanical products or connectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, PCB designers, Sourcing, and manufacturing engineers, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components.


* Perform detailed analysis and evaluation of product designs, utilizing tools such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), DFM, NUDD and TA to ensure optimal performance and reliability.


* Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential design limitations and propose effective solutions.


* Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and analyses to validate design concepts and optimize product performance.


* Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to source components and materials, ensuring compliance with cost and quality targets.


* Conduct thorough testing and validation of prototypes, analyzing test data and implementing design improvements as necessary.


* Follow NPI and PDP process to develop and implement new products per industry standards on time.


* Collaborate closely and directly with customer engineering during product development lifecycle.


* Provide application and technical support to consolidate inputs from product management team, customers, and external consultants into product concepts, prototype sample builds and detailed requirements.


* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, assisting in their professional development.


* Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements, incorporating innovative technologies and methodologies into product designs.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline


* 8+ years of experience in Product Design Engineering in electronic components


* Experience with welding, stamping, plating, or plastic injecti...