Connector Process Engineer: Scale, Automate & Optimize

CelLink; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CelLink is seeking a Process Engineer to lead connector process development from concept through validation and production. You’ll design and optimize manufacturing methods across injection molding, overmolding, and laser welding with a focus on scalability and automation.

Collaborating with design engineers, you will translate design intent into robust, scalable processes, conduct structured DOEs, and validate results with lab tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in process engineering, NPI, or advanced manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding and/or overmolding processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new manufacturing processes from concept through validation and into production.
• Solid background in DOE methodology, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making; experience with JMP, Minitab, or similar tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for connector process development; owning processes from concept through validation, scale-up, and handoff to sustained production.
• Develop new and innovative manufacturing processes across injection molding, overmolding, and laser welding with scalability and automation in mind.
• Design, execute, and analyze structured DOEs to optimize process parameters, improve yield, and reduce variability.
• Validate processes using lab and metrology equipment to ensure quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with design engineers, translating design intent into robust, scalable processes.
• Work hands-on with technicians on the production floor providing direction and guidance.
• Write and maintain clear process documentation to ensure repeatability.
• Identify opportunities to automate, scale, or improve connector processes; lead initiatives.
• Lead root cause investigations and drive data-driven corrective actions.
• Support APQP documentation including PFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and control plans.

Skills

DOE methodology

Statistical analysis

Injection molding

Overmolding

Process engineering

NPI

Data-driven decisions

JMP

Minitab

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field

Tools

JMP

Minitab

CAD tools

Job description

CelLink is seeking a Process Engineer to lead connector process development from concept through validation and production. You’ll design and optimize manufacturing methods across injection molding, overmolding, and laser welding with a focus on scalability and automation.

Collaborating with design engineers, you will translate design intent into robust, scalable processes, conduct structured DOEs, and validate results with lab tools.