Senior Product Design Engineer - Datacom Specialty Solutions

Senior Product Design Engineer - Datacom Specialty Solutions

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Our Enterprise Solutions business customizes high-speed connectors, cables, and systems within our Datacom Specialty Solutions Division.

As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and contributing to the design and development of high-speed connectors, cables, and systems within our Copper Solutions enterprise division team. In this role you will provide technical expertise in connector, cable design for the exponentially growing data storage systems and telecommunications market.

This will be a cross functional role where you will work with marketing, manufacturing, electrical engineering, quality, software, etc.

• Lead the design and development of electromechanical products or connectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, PCB designers, Sourcing, and manufacturing engineers, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components.
• Perform detailed analysis and evaluation of product designs, utilizing tools such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), DFM, NUDD and TA to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential design limitations and propose effective solutions.
• Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and analyses to validate design concepts and optimize product performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, assisting in their professional development.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to source components and materials, ensuring compliance with cost and quality targets.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of prototypes, analyzing test data and implementing design improvements as necessary.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements, incorporating innovative technologies and methodologies into product designs.
• Follow NPI and PDP process to develop and implement new products per industry standards on time.
• Work globally with teams to bring products to production.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 8 years of mechanical design in high precision electronic devices
• Proficient in modelling and simulation
• Experienced in DFM, DFMEA, validation and qualification for high volume products
• Experienced in working with suppliers and materials selection
• Experience working with complex supply chain and global manufacturing
• Experienced in leading the design for volume manufactured products

• Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering

For this role, we anticipate paying $120,000 - $160,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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