Senior R&D Product Engineer – Cable Assemblies

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the development of high-speed cable assembly products from the initial concept through to production release.

• Collect and interpret customer requirements (Voice of Customer) to formulate product concepts and specifications.

• Create technical proposals and engineering solutions tailored for customers.

• Design detailed 2D/3D cable assembly layouts, cable routing diagrams, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Construct and assess prototypes, conduct validation testing, and promote ongoing design enhancements.

• Execute product qualification tasks and complete product documentation.

• Offer technical support to manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure effective product launches.

• Diagnose product issues and manage Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) as well as Product Change Notifications (PCNs).

• Assist in customer installations and address field-related technical challenges.

• Cultivate a deep understanding of customer applications and market demands to provide impactful solutions.

• Engage in LEANPD stage-gate development processes, ensuring projects align with cost, quality, and timeline targets.

• Perform engineering analysis, DFMEA tasks, testing, verification, and root cause analyses.

• Collaborate with global manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to meet technical, quality, and cost objectives.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, design history files, and change notices.

• Work across various regions and functions to support a global customer base.

• Provide product design, customer engagement, technical problem-solving, and manufacturing assistance throughout the product lifecycle.

• Travel is required, ranging from 10% to 25%.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience in high-speed cable assembly design and development or related cable assembly engineering.

• Proven track record in bringing products from concept through qualification, production launch, and lifecycle management.

• Experience collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams in a global engineering setting.

• Background in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), product qualification, and engineering change management.

• Strong expertise in mechanical product design and development, including material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, and product qualification.

• Proficient in 3D CAD design software such as Creo or SolidWorks.

• Comprehensive understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Skilled in creating and managing product specifications and engineering documentation.

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, molding, stamping, plating, and assembly.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with a knack for data-driven decision-making.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to effectively collaborate across global teams and time zones.

• Knowledgeable about cable assembly materials, industry standards, and product applications.

• Experience with quality and reliability methodologies such as FMEA, Six Sigma, DOE, and 8D Problem Solving.

• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers.

• Capability to explain complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.

• Exceptional project management, organization, and prioritization skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

• Experience with high-speed connectivity, cable assemblies, and data communication applications is highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k)

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid time off

• Voluntary benefits