Product Development Engineer: Plastics & Electronics

Petmate; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Petmate, a global leader in pet supply products, seeks a Product Development Engineer in Arlington, TX. You will design and develop plastics-enabled products with basic electronics integration, using SolidWorks, and manage prototypes and project timelines.

This role requires collaboration across teams, travel to overseas vendors, and a commitment to quality and safety. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in product engineering, a BS in engineering, and strong problem-solving, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a product engineering role; consumer packaged goods or durable goods preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and engineering documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• 3D CAD Design: create robust SolidWorks models for new concepts and ensure manufacturability.
• Electrical Design: design, test, and validate basic electronic control systems.
• Plastic Design: analyze and verify CAD models with emphasis on plastic design principles and production feasibility.
• Documentation: produce 2D drawings and detailed specifications for materials and components.
• Industrial Design Integration: translate design aesthetics into manufacturable CAD models.
• Prototype Management: schedule, order, and build prototypes and maintain equipment.
• Project Coordination: use MS Project to track timelines and marketing priorities.
• Hands-On Prototyping: build rough prototypes to communicate functionality.
• Vendor Collaboration: travel to work with overseas teams and tooling vendors.
• Continuous Improvement: stay current with engineering software and technology.

Skills

SolidWorks

Plastic design

Electrical design

Analytical

Organization

Communication

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

3–5 years experience in product engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Petmate, a global leader in pet supply products, seeks a Product Development Engineer in Arlington, TX. You will design and develop plastics-enabled products with basic electronics integration, using SolidWorks, and manage prototypes and project timelines.

This role requires collaboration across teams, travel to overseas vendors, and a commitment to quality and safety. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in product engineering, a BS in engineering, and strong problem-solving, communication, and