Sr. Design Engineer

Nesco Resource is hiring a Sr Design Engineer (electronics) to join our client's team at their Wallingford, CT location.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Design Engineer leads complex design initiatives involving electronic, firmware/ software, optical/electrical, and microelectronic component assemblies in the frame of OIS optoelectronic module product development activities. This role plays a key part in the full product development cycle - from concept through production - ensuring compliance with technical, manufacturing, and commercial standards. The Senior Design Engineer collaborates cross-functionally to develop innovative, manufacturable solutions, driving design efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of new products or enhancements to existing products across electrical, electronic, photonic, mechanical and thermal domains.
• Subject Matter Expert in electronic and/or embedded systems.
• Conduct design risk analysis and create mitigation plans. Cooperate with the project manager to continuously evaluate the project risks.
• Own and document the design process in accordance with the company's development procedures.
• Create detailed CAD models, drawings and documentation through all development phases.
• Innovate and adapt solutions to meet evolving customer or manufacturing requirements for complex projects.
• Propose and implement design changes to improve product performance, reliability, or manufacturability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to define production methods, repair procedures, and process enhancements.
• Analyze customer compliance and implement corrective design actions as needed.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience

• Master of Science in Electronics or post graduate degree (Electrical/Electronic Engineering, etc.)
  • 10+ years of experience in electronics product design and development
• Systems experience: eCAD tools, coding languages and development software (C/C++, Python)

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with eCAD tools, simulation software, and product lifestyle management (PLM) systems.
• Strong knowledge of electronic design principles, micro-electronic assembly, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with design validation, testing, and documentation best practices,
• Familiarity with floor and cleanroom environments and hands-on assembly process optimization.
• Has affinity with practical activities and test lab environment.
• Project management, DFMEA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Direct hire with excellent benefits
• Salary range: $150 - $170K

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.