Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Electrical Connectors

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Electrical ConnectorsBinghamton, NY (remote with travel) | $100,000 to $130,000 per year | Full-timeA connector manufacturer with an engineering center in the Binghamton, New York area is hiring a Senior Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of electrical connector products. This is a remote, direct-hire position with about 20% to 25% travel to the Binghamton site. The role takes connectors from concept through production launch, covering injection molded components, contact systems, and electromechanical assemblies. It also includes mentoring junior design engineers.ScheduleFull-time, remote, with about 20% to 25% travel to the Binghamton, NY area.Compensation$100,000 to $130,000 per year.What You'll DoYou will lead the mechanical design and development of electrical connector products, from concept through production launch. You will design plastic injection molded components, contact systems, and complex electromechanical assemblies. You will create and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation in SolidWorks and ePDM.You will validate designs using FEA, Moldflow, and tolerance stack-up analysis. You will develop and maintain BOMs, ECNs, specifications, and test plans. You will work with manufacturing, quality, and test teams to bring products into production, and support root cause investigations and continuous improvement using Lean tools such as A3.You will also mentor junior design engineers and provide technical guidance across the team.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field5+ years of product design experience in a manufacturing environmentDirect experience designing electrical connectors, such as circular, rectangular, high-speed, or fiber optic connectorsExperience with connector contact system design, plating, mating cycles, and reliabilityStrong experience designing plastic injection molded componentsProficiency with SolidWorks and ePDMExperience with FEA and Moldflow analysisWorking knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM)Experience mentoring less experienced engineersAbility to travel about 20% to 25%Preferred QualificationsExperience with MIL-spec or other industry-standard interconnect systemsHigh-speed interconnect or signal integrity design experienceExperience with Lean problem-solving tools, such as A3 and root cause analysisExperience with ANSYS, Abaqus, or SolidWorks SimulationExperience with connector qualification testing, such as EIA-364Compensation and Benefits$100,000 to $130,000 base salaryMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k)Paid time off and paid holidaysTo apply, submit your resume for consideration.