Product Development Engineer

About the role

The Industrial Solutions Business Unit at Koch companies is seeking Product Development Engineers to join our team. This role involves assisting in product development efforts, designing and developing new industrial products, and working closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product development efforts for electro-mechanical interconnect (separable connectors) for Industrial applications
• Provide technical expertise, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and involve in projects from concept to production
• Design and develop next-generation products and components for the industrial connector market
• Interface with cross-functional team members including testing, manufacturing integration, project management, and sales
• Develop product and application specifications documents for testing that meet customer requirements
• Present concepts and detailed requirements to internal teams and customers to gain support for new product development
• Support Manufacturing and Quality Assurance during product launches and travel to manufacturing sites as needed
• Build relationships with cross-functional team members through team-building activities
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies and methodologies for product development
• Work with marketing and external customers to define new project opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent
• Experience in product development efforts of electro-mechanical interconnect (separable connectors)
• Experience in product design for injection molded and/or metal stamping components
• Knowledge of manufacturing / assembly processes and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Experience with development and testing of prototypes
• Experience with the formulation of product test procedures
• Experience in CAD software, preferably NX CAD software experience
• Experience in PLM systems, including engineering change notice and documentation release procedures

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5 years+ experience in the design of electrical or electro-mechanical interconnect products for high power industrial applications
• Specific experience with Heavy Duty Connector, Circular Connector, DIN Valve product development
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and processes (NEC, UL/CSA, IEC)
• Basic electrical engineering knowledge and electro-mechanical product testing experience

Pay

$110,000 - $130,000 per year

Schedule

Working onsite is preferred but we are open to remote work for highly qualified candidates.

Benefits

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.