Senior Product Development Engineer
About the role
The Industrial Solutions Business Unit at Koch companies is seeking new team members to join the Sr. Product Development Engineer team. This position will be responsible for the design and development of new industrial products and modifications of existing products, working across the industrial product lines including Power & Electrical and Automation Connectivity.
Responsibilities
- Lead product development efforts for electro-mechanical interconnect (separable connectors) for Industrial applications
- Provide technical expertise, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage 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
- 10 years+ experience in the design of electrical or electro-mechanical interconnect products for industrial applications
- Working knowledge of regulatory standards and processes (NEC, UL/CSA, IEC)
- Specific experience with Circular Connector and/or DIN Valve Connector development
- Basic electrical engineering knowledge
- Electro-mechanical product testing experience
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading 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
Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. 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.
Pay
$130,000 - $165,000 per year
Schedule
Working onsite is preferred but we are open to remote work for highly qualified candidates. Travel expectations for remote employees will be between 15-25%.