Hardware Product Engineer

About the role

Piper Companies is seeking a Hardware Product Engineer near San Jose CA to join an industry-leading organization focused on advanced connectivity and interconnect solutions. The Hardware Product Engineer will serve as the technical lead for high-speed copper cable assemblies, driving product development, validation, and manufacturing support while ensuring exceptional product performance, reliability, and quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical owner for Twin-Ax cable assemblies, providing expertise in product design, reliability, and performance.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities including prototyping, testing, validation, and production readiness efforts.
• Perform engineering analysis such as tolerance stack-ups, material assessments, failure investigations, and simulation-based evaluations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, signal integrity, and supplier teams to optimize product performance and support high-volume production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, process enhancements, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience supporting interconnect products, high-speed cable assemblies, or electronic product design within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing CAD software such as Creo/Pro-E, along with engineering analysis and simulation tools.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel, Minitab, Matlab/Octave, or comparable data analysis platforms.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles, product validation methodologies, and cross-functional project management.
• Willingness to travel ~10% domestically and internationally.

Compensation

• Salary range: $70,000 - $110,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and holiday