Product Development Engineer

Job Title: Product Development Engineer Contribute significantly to the design, development, and validation of connector solutions, including board-to-board, cable, power, high-speed, and panel mount products. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as purchasing, quality, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, process engineering, electroplating, suppliers, and product management. Hands‑on problem‑solving during product development and addressing quality concerns are key responsibilities. Responsibilities Design, develop, and validate connector solutions. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for product development. Identify and solve problems during product development and address quality concerns. Adhere to corporate engineering standards, including documentation, file management, part modeling, and part simulation. Manage projects with excellent organizational and time‑management skills. Perform administrative tasks as needed. Travel to vendors and facilities as required. Contribute to molding and stamping of new products. Essential Skills 3–5+ years of experience in design, development, and manufacturing of complex assemblies. Proficiency in MS Office applications: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Experience in data analysis using Minitab and/or JMP. Required experience in 3D software, with a preference for SolidWorks. Solid understanding and application of physics and engineering fundamentals. Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with data‑driven root‑cause analysis. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in electrical connector design is preferred. Experience in plastic injection molding and progressive die stamping is desired. SolidWorks knowledge is preferred. Work Environment The role is based in a highly automated manufacturing environment with flexible working hours. The position requires lifting up to 20 pounds and the ability to sit for extended periods. The company offers a dynamic and stable work environment with opportunities for growth. The average tenure within the company is 15–16 years, reflecting a high employee retention rate. Job Type & Location Permanent position based in New Albany, IN. Pay and Benefits Pay range: $120,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year. Health, Dental, and Vision; HSA and FSA; Group basic life, short‑term and long‑term disability; vacation – after 90 days you receive 3 weeks prorated per year, after 5 years 4 weeks, after 10 years 5 weeks; 9 paid holidays; personal days. Workplace Type Fully onsite position in New Albany, IN. Application Deadline Position anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer Actalent is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, you may email View email address on click.appcast.io. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. We may use AI to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr