Senior Product Design Engineer - Lisle, Illinois, United States

Location(s): Conway, Arkansas | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Lisle, Illinois | Rochester Hills, MichiganCompany: MolexCareer Field: EngineeringJob Number: 188641Apply: JobAre you looking to make a connection to your career? Come to Molex where we create connections for life. We use innovation, engineering excellence, commitment to quality and reliability and superior customer experience to improve communication, elevate experiences, and engage and inspire people everywhere.Our Enterprise Solutions business customizes high-speed connectors, cables, and systems within our Datacom Specialty Solutions Division.As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and contributing to the design and development of high-speed connectors, cables, and systems within our Copper Solutions enterprise division team. In this role you will provide technical expertise in connector, cable design for the exponentially growing data storage systems and telecommunications market. This will be a cross functional role where you will work with marketing, manufacturing, electrical engineering, quality, software, etc.What You Will DoLead the design and development of electromechanical products or connectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, PCB designers, Sourcing, and manufacturing engineers, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components.Perform detailed analysis and evaluation of product designs, utilizing tools such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), DFM, NUDD and TA to ensure optimal performance and reliability.Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential design limitations and propose effective solutions.Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and analyses to validate design concepts and optimize product performance.Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to source components and materials, ensuring compliance with cost and quality targets.Conduct thorough testing and validation of prototypes, analyzing test data and implementing design improvements as necessary.Follow NPI and PDP process to develop and implement new products per industry standards on time.Collaborate closely and directly with customer engineering during product development lifecycle.Provide application and technical support to consolidate inputs from product management team, customers, and external consultants into product concepts, prototype sample builds and detailed requirements.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, assisting in their professional development.Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements, incorporating innovative technologies and methodologies into product designs.Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline8+ years of experience in Product Design Engineering in electronic componentsExperience with welding, stamping, plating, or plastic injection molding/insert molding, and connector and cable harness assemblyExperience in leading the design for volume manufactured productsExperience in DFM, DFMEA, validation and qualification for high volume products.Experience in working with suppliers and materials selectionExperience working with complex supply chain and global manufacturingWorking knowledge in Tolerance Analysis studies, Data Analysis, preferably using Excel, Minitab, Eztol and/or Power BIProficiency in CAD, preferably in NX, Team CenterWhat Will Put You AheadMasters Degree in Mechanical EngineeringSix Sigma training/certificationExperience designing high-speed interfaces, cable and board mount connectorsTwinax termination, PCB surface mount and compression technologiesDesign Board launches (EON, SMT, compression, etc.)High Density Board termination rework processExperience with DVP testingFor this role, we anticipate paying $120,000-$150,000 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. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.Who We AreAt Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Our BenefitsOur 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. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.Equal OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).#LI-RL1