Staff R&D Product Engineer – Cable Assemblies

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

📋 Description

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

• Collect and convert customer needs (Voice of Customer) into product designs and specifications.

• Formulate technical proposals and engineering solutions tailored for customers.

• Design comprehensive 2D/3D cable assembly drawings, cable routing schematics, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

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

• Execute product qualification tasks and finalize necessary product documentation.

• Offer technical assistance to manufacturing, quality assurance, and production teams to guarantee successful product introductions.

• Address product-related issues and manage Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and Product Change Notifications (PCNs).

• Aid in customer installations and troubleshoot field-related technical challenges.

• Gain insight into customer applications and market demands to provide effective solutions.

• Engage in LEANPD stage-gate development processes, ensuring that projects align with cost, quality, and scheduling objectives.

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

• Work in collaboration with global manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to meet technical, quality, and cost goals.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of engineering.

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

• Proven experience in developing products from concept through qualification, production launch, and lifecycle management.

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

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

• In-depth understanding of mechanical product design and development, including material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, and product qualification.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD design tools such as Creo or SolidWorks.

• Strong grasp of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

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

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

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

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams across various time zones.

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

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

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

• Capacity to explain intricate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Exceptional project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Paid time off.

• Voluntary benefits.