Senior Product Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Valley Green (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to join their High Speed IO Connector team. This role involves conceptualizing and developing innovative cable assemblies and connector systems, ensuring they meet rigorous design and performance standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing and manufacturing, to define customer needs and optimize production processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electro-mechanical design, proficiency in Solid Works and FEA simulation software, and the ability to communicate effectively with global customers. Join a company that values employee contributions and offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in electro-mechanical design is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical discipline is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop cable assemblies and IO connector systems.
• Perform Design FMEA, Tolerance Analysis, and Risk Analysis.
• Lead product design reviews and manage first article inspections.

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

Solid Works

FEA simulation software (ANSYS)

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Statistical Engineering methods

Project team collaboration

Communication with Global Customers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solid Works

ANSYS

Job description

Position: Sr. Product Development Engineer

Location: Valley Green, PA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We have design, sales, and manufacturing locations globally and are currently seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to join our High Speed IO Connector team located in Etters, PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conceptualize, design, and develop cable assemblies and/or IO connector systems from initial proposal to successful tooling and product qualifications.
• Perform Design FMEA, Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturability, FEA Analysis, and Risk Analysis.
• Work with Marketing and the customer to define customer needs and functional performance requirements. Assess technical risk.
• Work with internal and external (vendor) manufacturing disciplines including Stamping, Plating, Molding, and Assembly to optimize design for production processes.
• Lead product design reviews.
• Verify accuracy of product drawings and ensure proper usage of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Work with Materials Engineering to define metal and polymer material choices based on requirements associated with performance, pricing, and global sourcing.
• Present product concepts to customers early in development cycle, interpret feedback, and incorporate any revised requirements into the design.
• Define Product, Application, and Packaging specifications.
• Define a verification and product qualification test plans.
• Manage the resolution of first article inspections.
• Work closely with NPI and manufacturing engineering to ensure products are transitioned to manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years experience in electro-mechanical design is required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline, or equivalent engineering course work and related experience required.
• Experience and skilled use of Solid Works, FEA simulation software (ANSYS), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles, and Statistical Engineering methods.
• Ability to work effectively within a project team and to direct the activity of others.
• Ability to communicate well with Global Customers.
• Industry standards knowledge and experience is required.
• Familiarity with high speed cable assembly and/or connector design.
• Knowledge and experience with design for signal integrity performance is preferred.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" - Minority/Disabled/Veteran

For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/