Senior Product Development Engineer

About the role

The Industrial Solutions Business Unit at Koch companies is seeking several new Sr. Product Development Engineers to join a dynamic team focused on growing and transforming the business unit. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and technical expertise to the design and development of new industrial products.

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
• 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
• 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

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent
• 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 technical skills in mechanical and electrical engineering
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in CAD software and PLM systems
• Experience with regulatory standards and processes

Benefits

The successful candidate will be eligible for a base salary ranging from $130,000 to $165,000 per year, with the possibility of variable pay. Additional benefits include 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.