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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.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, assisting in their professional development.
- 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.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements, incorporating innovative technologies and methodologies into product designs.
- Follow NPI and PDP process to develop and implement new products per industry standards on time.
- Work globally with teams to bring products to production.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- At least 8 years of mechanical design in high precision electronic devices
- Proficient in modelling and simulation
- Experienced in DFM, DFMEA, validation and qualification for high volume products
- Experienced in working with suppliers and materials selection
- Experience working with complex supply chain and global manufacturing
- Experienced in leading the design for volume manufactured products
What Will Put You Ahead- Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering
For this role, we anticipate paying $120,000 - $160,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
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