Principal Mechanical Engineer

About the role

This team is responsible for the conceptualization of industry-leading high-speed interconnect solutions and products focused on rapidly growing markets in cloud computing, AI, and hyperscale applications. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who thrive in an environment of constant learning and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for leading, executing, and documenting results of innovative solutions
• Explore new materials & manufacturing technologies to enable the next generation of ultra-high-speed interconnect solutions
• Trial and optimize quick-turn design & analysis tools, disseminating knowledge and developing best practices to support data-driven product development
• Create Proof of Concept (POC) prototypes and clearly document POC results for sharing to internal teams and for presentation to customers
• Collaborate with the manufacturing and signal integrity teams to develop cost-competitive and creative concepts. Ensure designs are efficient to manufacture while meeting our high-performance market requirements
• Interface with cross-functional team members in signal integrity, manufacturing integration, product management, sales, state-of-the-art test laboratories, on-premise model shop, and leadership teams
• Facilitate knowledge sharing within and between cross-functional teams via digital tools and interpersonal relationships
• Engage with external customers to develop next-generation solutions that meet their needs
• Provide advanced application and technical support to strategic customers

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in electro-mechanical product design and development with proven technical leadership
• Experience with advanced parametric 3D CAD systems (NX, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA, etc.)
• Expert in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and concepts within industry
• Experience defining, executing, and interpreting design validation plans & reports (DVP&R)
• Familiarity with defining and interpreting Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Design experience with high-volume products manufactured using a subset of the following processes: progressive die stamping, injection molding, die casting, insert molding, automated assembly
• Proven track record of developing innovative solutions
• Desire to learn, be challenged and interact in a cross-functional team environment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field
• 15+ years experience in electro-mechanical product design and development with proven technical leadership
• Design experience with high-speed (112Gb/s+) connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect products
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Familiarity with correlating simulated results to measured test results
• Knowledge of regulatory agency testing requirements (UL, CSA, EIA, etc.)
• Good understanding and practical knowledge of Six Sigma quality development tools and principles (DOE, FMEA, etc.)
• Understanding and application of sound project management techniques managing projects to timelines, due dates and deadlines
• History of working within an international organization and/or working with international suppliers & team members
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Minitab

Skills

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering field
• 15+ years experience in electro-mechanical product design and development with proven technical leadership
• Design experience with high-speed (112Gb/s+) connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect products
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Familiarity with correlating simulated results to measured test results
• Knowledge of regulatory agency testing requirements (UL, CSA, EIA, etc.)
• Good understanding and practical knowledge of Six Sigma quality development tools and principles (DOE, FMEA, etc.)
• Understanding and application of sound project management techniques managing projects to timelines, due dates and deadlines
• History of working within an international organization and/or working with international suppliers & team members
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Minitab

Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this role is $125,000 - $170,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Pay

$125,000 - $170,000 per year

Schedule

N/A