Senior Product Development Engineer

Job Overview The Sr. Product Development Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of new industrial products and the modification of existing products across the Power & Electrical and Automation Connectivity product lines. This position requires proven experience in running product development projects with minimal supervision. Work is typically onsite; however, remote work is available for highly qualified candidates, with expected travel of 15‑25%. Responsibilities Lead product development efforts for electro‑mechanical interconnects (separable connectors) for industrial applications. Provide technical expertise, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and manage projects from concept to production. Lead the design and development of next‑generation products and components for the industrial connector market. Interface with testing, manufacturing integration, project management, and sales teams. Develop product and application specifications documents for testing that meet customer requirements. Present concepts and detailed requirements to internal teams and customers to secure support for new product development. Support Manufacturing and Quality Assurance during product launches and travel to manufacturing sites as needed. Build relationships with cross‑functional team members through team‑building activities. Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies and methodologies for product development. Work with marketing and external customers to define new project opportunities. Basic Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent. Experience leading product development efforts of electro‑mechanical interconnects (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. Experience in PLM systems, including engineering change notice and documentation release procedures. What Will Put You Ahead 10+ years of 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. For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000–$165,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Equal Opportunities Equal 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Molex