Sr. Product Development Engineer

Panduit; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in fiber optic connectivity as a Sr. Product Development Engineer. You'll drive innovation by designing and testing products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing projects to deliver high-performance solutions. Enjoy a flexible work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Flexible work options

Generous vacation and sick days

401(k) match

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in engineering with product development and NPI experience.
• Experience designing injection molded and/or sheet metal parts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new fiber optic connectivity and structured cabling products.
• Conduct research and analysis to develop new products and improve existing designs.
• Develop project plans and manage projects to schedule and cost.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

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Sr. Product Development Engineer

Apply remote type Hybrid (Telecommuting eligible) locations USA IL Tinley Park Rdg time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R-22649

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit!

Join Panduit, a leader in fiber optic connectivity and structured cabling solutions, and help shape the future of network infrastructure!

Innovation thrives when engineers and product managers are empowered to think differently, experiment boldly, and solve meaningful challenges. That’s why we’ve built an environment designed for creativity and collaboration. Our 200,000 sq. ft. Innovation Center in Tinley Park, Illinois, features 18 cutting-edge laboratories and a state-of-the-art rapid modeling tool room - all dedicated to helping you turn ideas into impactful reality.

As a Sr Product Development Engineer, you’ll drive innovation by designing, prototyping, and testing cutting-edge products. From concept ideation to manufacturing implementation, you'll play a key role in delivering high-performance solutions to our global customers. Panduit is committed to delivering premium products and solutions to our global customers ; join our team and make a direct impact toward this goal !

What You Will Do

• Engineering Tasks : Perform engineering tasks utilizing experience, technical expertise , and sound judgment.
• Product Development : Design and develop new fiber optic connectivity and structured cabling product offerings.
• Research : Conduct research and analysis to develop new products and improve existing designs.
• Project Management : Develop project plans and manage projects to schedule and cost.
• Collaboration : Work with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality assurance, and product management to implement products and ensure product specifications are met.
• Technical Documentation : Create and analyze technical documentation including engineering plans/sketches/drawings, test plans/records, instructions, manuals, reports, etc.
• Prototyping & Testing: Develop prototypes and perform simulations and testing to validate design performance.
• Problem-Solving : Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues.
• Industry Research : Conduct research on industry trends, patents, materials, and technologies to support project efforts.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience : 5-8 years in engineering with product development and NPI experience. Experience designing injection molded and/or sheet metal parts.
• Knowledge : Solid understanding of material properties, manufacturing processes, and their integration into product design. Understanding of fiber optic principles and technologies desirable
• Software: Strong proficiency in 3D parametric CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks).
• Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, project management ability, and attention to detail. Ability to generate and compare concepts and apply appropriate analysis to validate them.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Pay & Benefits : Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Work-Life Balance : Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance. This role will require you to be in the office 50% of the time (schedule based on manager's discretion).
• Generous Time Off : Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth : 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave : Because we care about your family and your future.

Compensation : The expected annual base salary range for this role is $ 95 ,000- $1 20 ,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Making the connections that matter. Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

About Us

Innovating beyond the ordinary is at the heart of Panduit, driving a passion to connect the world in new and better ways. That passion helps us deliver today’s most powerful, scalable, and profitable physical infrastructure solutions. From increasing the safety and sustainability of our cities, making travel easier, putting new technology into people’s hands more quickly, helping institutions protect and save lives, to enabling our increasingly networked world, Panduit is about building the best connections possible.

As a world-class manufacturer of high-performance network and industrial electrical infrastructure, Panduit helps customers rethink what that infrastructure can do – turning connectivity into a competitive advantage. Headquartered in Tinley Park, IL., USA, our 5,000+ team members work across 112 global locations. Our proven reputation for quality and technology leadership, coupled with a robust partner ecosystem, help support, sustain, and empower business growth in a world becoming more and more connected each day.

Panduit’s Cultural Beliefs –Earn Trust, Be Focused, Own Results, Think Differently, Collaborate, and Simplify– define who we are: a high-performing, global team empowered to create experiences that enable our vision of fueling the best worldwide connections. We believe that when we act in ways that are consistent with these beliefs, we can innovate unrivaled infrastructure solutions for our valued customers and partners.