Development Engineer -

Electronic Careers; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A competitive engineering firm is looking for a Product Development Engineer to lead the mechanical design for high-speed connector products. This role requires collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure product reliability and performance. Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills. Experience with CAD tools such as Pro/E and Solidworks is essential. The position involves high-level responsibility from initial R&D through to preparing products for manufacturing, offering a challenging and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar engineering discipline.
• Understanding of GD&T and experience with FEA tools.
• Strong experience with solid modeling and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Understand industry needs and product requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical teams to meet performance requirements.
• Assist with material selection for the product.
• Develop product specifications and technical documentation.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with solid modeling/CAE/CAD tools

Proficiency with MS Office suite

Education

BS/MS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro/E

Solidworks

Job description

Product Development Engineer

Location: Valley Green, PA

As a Product Development Engineer, the candidate will be one of the mechanical designers for our next generation high speed connector products. Product Development Engineering is not only responsible for the mechanical design of the product, but also for the enabling technologies (materials, manufacturing processes, etc.) that enable the final product to be realized. The responsibilities cover everything from true R&D work, to securing patents (IP), to preparing a final product for high volume manufacturing and maximum profitability.

High speed backplane interconnects enable the world's IT and Datacom, require some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies, and highest levels of precision, in the engineering world. These challenges require the most creative, technical minds, and ultimately provide some of the most rewarding experiences for an engineer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the evolving industry needs, and resultant requirements of our products
• Work directly with Signal Integrity (EE) team to ensure the mechanical design supports the electrical performance requirements of the product
• Work directly with Mechanical Integrity team to ensure the mechanical design provides for a high reliability (quality) over the life of the product, including meeting all applicable industry, and internal, specifications
• Work directly with the NPI and Machine Design (automation) teams to ensure the product design can be built in high volume, efficiently, and with the highest of quality
• Responsible for aiding material selection (metal, plastic, surface coatings, etc.)
• Help to develop initial product specifications and technical documentation
• Work directly with internal and external suppliers for DFM, prototyping exercises, and production tooling design and qualifications; including the occasional travel to manufacturing and assembly sites around the world

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/MS Mechanical Engineering (or similar engineering discipline)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with solid modeling/CAE/CAD tools (Pro/E, Solidworks, etc.)
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Understanding of GD&T, experience with FEA tools

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