Design Applications Engineer

Design Applications Engineer (85-125K)

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Design Applications Engineer to work for an industry leading manufacturer in the Pasadena, CA area.

Overview:

·         Global manufacturing leader with an excellent reputation

·         State of the art manufacturing facilities

·         Large engineering department with opportunities for career advancement

·         Strong benefits package offering health, dental, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, vacation time, 401K match, annual bonus

Duties Include:

Customer & Application Engineering

• Collaborate with customers and sales engineers to understand application requirements and develop optimal technical solutions.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, and industry standards.
• Recommend connector designs that meet customer performance and application requirements.
• Serve as the technical liaison throughout the design and development process.

Product Design & Development

• Design and develop new connector and interconnect solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support engineering projects through prototype development, testing, and product qualification.
• Ensure designs meet customer, industry, and manufacturing requirements.

Technical Leadership

• Present technical concepts and design solutions to customers.
• Provide engineering support during customer meetings and industry trade shows.
• Assist in developing technical documentation and product literature.
• Represent the voice of the customer throughout product development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Management, Business Development, Manufacturing, and Process Engineering teams.
• Help identify emerging market opportunities and future product technologies.
• Support continuous product innovation and engineering improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of engineering experience preferred within connectors, interconnect products, power systems, or harsh environment applications.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel (air and car) up to 50%.