Product Development Engineer

Your JobWe are adding several new Product Development Engineers to help grow and transform our Industrial Solutions Business Unit. Our team has made significant strategic bets to drive growth across team, and we are seeking new team members who are excited to contribute and help us achieve our growth targets.

The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of new industrial products and modification of existing products. Product designs will be across the industrial product lines,including Power & Electrical and Automation Connectivity. This position will require knowledge and proven experience in running product development projects with minimal supervision.

Our TeamThe Industrial Solutions Business Unit specializes in designing and manufacturing solutions for plant electrical infrastructure, power products, and automation connectivity. The markets served range from Automotive Production, Food & Beverage, Material Handling, and heavy-duty applications. Customers are OEMs and distributors, line builders, machine integrators, data centers, maintenance, and repair operations.

What You Will DoThe Product Development Engineer will assist in product development efforts for electro-mechanical interconnect (separable connectors) for Industrial applicationsThis role involves providing technical expertise, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and involvement in projects from concept to productionDesign and development of next-generation products and components for the industrial connector marketInterface with cross-functional team members including testing, manufacturing integration, project management, and salesDevelop product and application specifications documents for testing that meet customer requirementsPresent concepts and detailed requirements to internal teams and customers to gain support for new product developmentSupport Manufacturing and Quality Assurance during product launches and travel to manufacturing sites as neededBuild relationships with cross-functional team members through team-building activitiesIdentify, evaluate, and implement new technologies and methodologies for product developmentWork with marketing and external customers to define new project opportunities Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)Experience in product development efforts of electro-mechanical interconnect (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 software experience.

Experience in PLM systems, including engineering change notice and documentation release procedures. What Will Put You AheadBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent.5 years+ experience in the design of electrical or electro-mechanical interconnect products for high power industrial applications.

Specific experience with Heavy Duty Connector, Circular Connector, DIN Valve product developmentKnowledge of regulatory standards and processes (NEC, UL/CSA, IEC).Basic electrical engineering knowledge and electro-mechanical product testing experience. For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $130,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophyhere. Who We AreAs a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our BenefitsOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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