Senior Product Development Engineer

About the role

Molex Busbar is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to support engineering and design activities. The ideal candidate will lead the design and development of new custom busbar solutions for various customers and industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product designs handling all phases required to bring concepts into production.
• Interact directly with customers in design phases to verify customer requirements and make design recommendations.
• Lead design-for-manufacturing (DFM) taking into consideration cost-effective manufacturing materials and processes.
• Full design cycle accountability.
• Work directly with supporting design/manufacturing engineers and follow all product development steps from raw material to fabrication, machining, forming, plating, install through shipping.
• Work with manufacturing teams to develop and establish cost estimates and project options.
• Travel to visit customers and manufacturing facilities when necessary.
• Interface with external clients and internal partners to ensure design objectives are met in a timely manner and assist by providing product information, engineering samples, and technical advice.
• Perform hands-on activities including mechanical screen tests, prototype fabrication, and part measurements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of related experience, preferably in busbar design and development.
• Strong knowledge of different types of busbars and their applications.
• Strong understanding of busbar manufacturing processes.
• Advanced in solid modeling to generate 3D models & 2D drawings.
• Strong knowledge of how to read technical drawings and understand GD&T.
• Education and/or training in the following areas: metal fabrication, stamping, plating and/or assembly.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Siemens NX 2D and 3D CAD experience.
• Design experience in the following areas: laminated busbars (including fixture design), flexible busbars, extruded busbars, and/or automotive busbars.
• Experience with high power/high voltage systems.
• Experience working with IT/Telecom and Datacenter customers.
• Able to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Able to work effectively within a team environment.
• Able to develop and meet project schedules, along with contingency plans.
• Able to think big picture and identify and develop future needs.
• Able to analyze information and solve problems with sound solutions.

Pay

$130,000 - $180,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.