The R&D Design Engineer will be responsible for the development, design, validation and continuous improvement of products and engineered solutions from concept through production release. This role collaborates cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, sales and customers to deliver technically sound, cost-effective and manufacturable products that meet performance, regulatory and customer requirements.
*The role will be remote with potential to relocate on-site once the research and development center has been opened (expected in 2027).
Key ResponsibilitiesNew Product Design & Development- Design and develop new products, assemblies and components from concept through commercialization
- Perform engineering analysis including mechanical, thermal, electrical and manufacturability assessments as applicable
- Support prototype development, testing and validation analysis activities
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize product design for cost, quality, reliability and production efficiency
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements and customer specifications
- Maintain project schedules and communicate technical progress to stakeholders and leadership
- Interface with customers and suppliers regarding the technical requirements, design reviews, and project execution
Test and Modelling- Support with build out of test facilities at new R&D center
- Collaborate with academia to create network for specialized testing and design studies
- Develop standard requirement validation plans to guide product development testing plans
Product Standards and Compliance- Generate and maintain engineering drawings, models, bills of materials, specifications and technical documentation
- Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product performance, process capability and cost reduction
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEA/PFMEA activities and engineering change management
- Support troubleshooting, product maintenance and corrective actions related to product or manufacturing issues
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or related Engineering discipline
- 3+ Years Experience in engineering or product development in manufacturing or industrial environment
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, CATIA, or Siemens NX
- Familiarity with UL, IEC, NEMA, ASTM and applicable industry standards
- Knowledge of GD&T, stacked tolerances and design-for-manufacturing methods
- Experience interpreting engineering blueprints and electrical diagrams
- Experience working on larger project initiatives with high level communication skills
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and stage-gate development processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Capability to travel up to ~10% of the time
Key Candidate Attributes- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, drive process improvements, and deliver results across multiple projects and stakeholders.
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
