Product Design Engineer

Overview

This position is responsible for the research, design, and successful implementation of Modified to Order (MtO) and Engineered to Order (EtO) products for Staubli Electrical Connectors. Duties will include the development and design of new products including cable harness systems, modifications of standard product(s), new custom design(s) and novel application of standard product(s).

• Gathering and/or providing relevant technical information from and to the customer with the help of outside sales or directly to acquire or deliver all data needed for the proper product utilization or product design.
• Develop and design new products, if necessary, by engaging all internal resources at Staubli, to ensure proper product functionality in its intended application(s).
• Serve as technical consultant for inside and outside sales staff and customers of Staubli.
• Promotion of Staubli products at the inbound customer contact level.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders within Staubli such as Operations, Assembly, and Quality and with external vendors/suppliers with respect to production and/or assembly of new developed or existing products to ensure products are technically sounds and cost-effective.
• Read and interpret international and national standards relevant to specific applications to ensure compliance of new and existing product designs.
• Perform GD&T, DFM/DFA and DFMEA analysis of newly designed or modified products.
• Support Staubli internal Test Lab with development of type test protocols and proof of concept test protocols and fixtures/apparatus, as needed.
• Serve as a trainer in products and applications for Staubli personnel or customers as requested by management.
• Effectively utilize time to efficiently complete various project design at the same time and perform administrative duties, such as weekly meetings, assisting customer’s technical questions, first time builds, and questions from internal and external vendors. Product Design Engineer II – PDE2 2/2
• Provide guidance to Staubli marketing with respect to new or existing products.
• Minimum of 10% travel required.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must:
• Demonstrate understanding of terminology, principles and theories of applicable task.
• Demonstrate ability to read and understand international standards, manuals, and drawings.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with local and international engineering groups and sales team, handle questions promptly and explain decisions thoroughly.
• Proficient with Windows
  11 and Microsoft Office
  365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
  Experience with Power
  
  BI, Power Automate, VBA preferred.
• Proficient with CAD and PLM software. Autodesk Inventor and Smar Team preferred.
• Experience with ERP Systems. SAP Hana Preferred.
• Familiar with International Standards from UL, IEC, VDE, DIN, ASTM, TüV, IPC/WHMA, and ANSI.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and associated cost-implications and ability to adapt designs to low, medium, and high-volume production methods.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Be a self-starter and work under limited supervision.
• Possess strong decision-making skills and the ability to make decisions in a timely manner. Must display a willingness to take reasonable risks within the bounds of authority and accept responsibility for decisions. Decisions are to be consistent with company policies, procedures and objectives.
• BS Mechanical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering Required.
• 5+ years of practical experience as Product Design Engineer.
• Electrical connector and/or wire harnessing experience preferred.

Located on the Town Green in Windsor, we offer a welcoming work environment. We take our work, but not ourselves, too seriously. We offer an excellent benefits package, plus an additional vesting income plan. We are a 140 year old Swiss company, with roots in North America for over 50 years. We are the home of the MC4 and Combitac. Find out more!!

Stäubli Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation: $105,000-$105,000 per year