New Product Development (NPD) Engineer

EMD Electronics; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

EMD Electronics in United States seeks an experienced NPD Engineer to own product development from concept to validation. You will lead design using thermal/fluids simulations and CAD tools like SolidWorks, while coordinating with product management to refine specifications and drive cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Responsibilities include creating BOMs, P&ID layouts, and executing stage‑gate artifacts such as ERS and FMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering; 5+ years in product development.
• Proficient with thermal/fluids simulation tools and CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of stage-gate processes, risk assessment (FMEA), and specs.
• Familiar with industry codes and safety standards for equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Execute fluid and thermal simulations to validate performance targets.
• Develop and implement testing and validation plans.
• Create initial concept drawings and BOMs; design P&ID layouts.
• Deliver artifacts within a stage-gate process and assess IP risks.
• Ensure equipment design complies with SEMI S2/S22 and NFPA; support deployment.

Skills

Thermal/fluids simulations

CAD software (SolidWorks)

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

FMEA tooling

Stage-gate process tools

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Location

The New Product Development (NPD) Engineer is an onsite role in either Austin, TX, Chandler, AZ or Breinigsville, PA. Approximately 15-20% domestic and international travel is required to meet business needs.

Your Role

As an experienced NPD Engineer, you will be the product-line expert with technical depth to design new products or advance existing technology. Partnering with Product Management to ideate, refine concepts, and develop/validate robust solutions. You’ll fill gaps in specifications and scope to enable downstream product development and execution. This role sits at the intersection of market need rationalization and engineering execution, were decisions impact cost and reliability, throughout the product lifecycle. Thoughtful, data-driven decision making and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute fluid and thermal simulations to validate performance targets
• Develop and implement comprehensive testing and validation plans
• Create initial concept drawings and BOMs with appropriate component selections; design efficient P&ID layouts
• Deliver project engineering artifacts within a stage‑gate process (e.g., Engineering Requirements Specification, FMEA, etc.)
• Assess IP landscape risks and opportunities; provide actionable recommendations
• Ensure equipment design complies with applicable codes and standards (e.g., SEMI S2, SEMI S22, NFPA)
• Support equipment deployment (BETA) which may include field oversight of installation and commissioning activities

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering (or a related field)
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in developing new products or leading product development initiatives
• Demonstrated proficiency with thermal/fluids simulation tools and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Familiarity with stage‑gate project management, risk assessment (e.g., FMEA), and requirement specifications
• Knowledge of industry codes and standard relevant to equipment design and safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering (or a related field)
• Experience translating market needs into technical requirements and driving them through a formal development process
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills; ability to influence cross‑functional teams
• Experience with manufacturing‑scale product development and pilot/testing
• Familiarity with IP landscape analysis and basic patent awareness
• Experience with verification/validation planning beyond simulations
• Exposure to SEMI standards or NFPA‑related safety requirements in a manufacturing/engineering context
• Project leadership or mentoring experience

Pay range for this position: $130,000 - $168,000. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job‑related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance‑based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!