Senior Design Engineer

RADIALL S.A.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Wallingford, Connecticut is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead complex design initiatives involving electronic and microelectronic components. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in product design, strong knowledge of electronic design principles, and proficiency in eCAD tools. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and offers an opportunity for professional growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Electronics product design and development.
• Systems experience with coding languages and development software.
• Strong knowledge of micro-electronic assembly and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products across multiple domains.
• Conduct design risk analysis and create mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project alignment.

Skills

Project management experience

Proficiency with eCAD tools

Strong knowledge of electronic design principles

Experience with design validation

Education

Master of Science in Electronic Engineering

Tools

eCAD tools

C/C++

Python

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Design Engineer leads complex design initiatives involving Electronic, firmware/software,optical/electrical, and microelectronic component assemblies in the frame of OIS optoelectronic module product development activities. This role plays a key part in the full product development cycle - from concept through production - ensuring compliance with technical, manufacturing, and commercial standards. The Senior Design Engineer collaborates cross - functionally to develop innovative, manufacturable solutions, driving design efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of new products or enhancements to existing products across electrical, electronic, photonic, mechanical, and thermal domains,

• Subject Matter Expert in Electronic and/or Embedded systems.

• Is responsible for product or sub product design within product development projects. As such is responsible for defining the product design tactics & associated scheduling.

• Conduct design risk analysis and create mitigation plans. Cooperate with the project manager to continuously evaluate the project risks.

• Own and document the design process in accordance with Radiall’s development procedures

• Conduct advanced simulations, calculations, and tolerance analyses to validate design performance

• Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and documentation through all development phases

• Innovate and adapt solutions to meet evolving customer or manufacturing requirements for complex projects

• Design to cost initiatives and through product lifecycle,

• Propose and implement design changes to improve product performance, reliability, or manufacturability

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to define production methods, repair procedures, and process enhancements

• Analyze customer compliance and implement corrective design actions as needed

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Quality, and Production to ensure project alignment and customer satisfaction

• Review customer specifications and assess technical feasibility, preparing supporting documentation and quote data

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Master of Science in Electronic or post graduate degree (Electrical/Electronic Engineering, etc)

  • 8+ years of experience in Electronics product design and development

• Systems experience: eCAD tools, coding languages and development software (C/C++, Python)

Technical Skills

• Project management experience

• to Proficiency with eCAD tools, simulation software, and product lifestyle management (PLM) systems

• Strong knowledge of electronic design principles, Micro-electronic assembly, and manufacturing processes

• Experience with design validation, testing, and documentation best practices

• Familiarity with floor and cleanroom environments and hands-on assembly process optimization

• Has affinity with practical activities and test lab environment

• Project management, DFMEA

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities across cross-functional teams

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision

• Proven ability to take ownership of projects and deliver high-quality and cost-effective designs