Staff R&D Product Engineer – Cable Assemblies

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the development of high-speed cable assembly products from initial concept to production launch.

• Collect and convert customer requirements into 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.

• Construct and assess prototypes, conduct validation tests, and implement continuous design enhancements.

• Carry out product qualification tasks and finalize product documentation.

• Offer technical support to manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure successful product introductions.

• Diagnose product issues and oversee Engineering Change Notifications and Product Change Notifications.

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

• Cultivate an understanding of customer applications and market demands.

• Engage in LEANPD stage-gate development processes to achieve cost, quality, and timeline goals.

• Perform engineering analyses, DFMEA activities, testing, verification, and root cause investigations.

• Collaborate with global manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.

• Produce and maintain drawings, specifications, design history files, and change notices.

• Provide support to a global customer base through regional and functional collaboration.

• Integrate product design, customer interaction, technical problem-solving, and manufacturing support throughout the product lifecycle.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• At least 8 years of experience in high-speed cable assembly design and development or relevant cable assembly engineering.

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

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

• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), product qualification, and engineering change management.

• Strong expertise in mechanical product design and development.

• Knowledge of material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, and product qualification processes.

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

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

• Experience in creating and maintaining product specifications and engineering documentation.

• Knowledge of machining, molding, stamping, plating, and assembly manufacturing processes.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

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

• Desirable knowledge of cable assembly materials, industry standards, and product applications.

• Preferred experience with FMEA, Six Sigma, DOE, and 8D Problem Solving methodologies.

• Strong presentation skills and customer-facing communication abilities.

• Capability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.

• Exceptional project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

• Travel required: 10% to 25%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• 401(k).

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Paid time off.

• Voluntary benefits.

• Incentive(s) as part of total compensation.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Occasional flexibility in working hours.