High Voltage Connector Design Engineer

Job Description

Lumenance is looking for a motivated and skilled Connector Design Engineer with a passion for high-voltage applications, ideally within the automotive industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Tier 1 European automotive supplier and make a real impact.

We offer flexible work locations, but you'll get to travel to meet with exciting automotive OEM clients, mostly in Detroit and California. Travel could be up to 30%, depending on where you're based.

If you're an energetic engineer ready for a dynamic role, we'd love to hear from you!

(The ideal candidate would be located in either Michigan/Ohio, South Carolina, or Queretaro, Mexico.)

Job Duties:

• Assess new High Voltage engineering projects for viability (design limitations, cost concerns, functionality, and trade-offs). Present these issues to the engineering team along with recommendations for resolution,
• Development and design of innovative high-voltage connection systems - from the idea to series production (e.g. terminals, housings, charging inlets, charging couplings)
• Elaboration and implementation of new development concepts based on your market knowledge, analyses and future trends
• Proactively work with customers to find "best fit" solutions through component selection and know-how of process capabilities
• Identify high voltage connector design options based on requirements.
• As needed, develop custom solution and/or modify existing connectors to meet application needs.
• Establish structured, detailed development documentation
• Design, write and conduct functional and validation testing to industry and OEM specific standards
• Show strong design capabilities with 2D and 3D CAD software
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if the design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Support sales with Business Development activities and act as primary technical contact person for customers

(may require travel up to 30%)

• Ability to proactively identify and resolve engineering and manufacturing related issues and have a thorough understanding of product manufacturing processes
• Conduct or participate in design review meetings
• Assessing feasibility of new business opportunities including cost estimates
• Estimate material/fabrication costs for new products and processes \u2013 execute product /process development to cost targets and communicate cost vs. performance conflicts early in the design
• Resolve technical and manufacturing issues without detailed direction, and work as part of a multicultural team
• Work within strict deadlines with full ownership of the individual assigned responsibility
• Project related work maybe conducted at customer site (Resident Engineering). This may require to be located close to customer facility for a period of the project.

Requirements

• Advanced Engineering Degree (Mechanical/Mechatronic or equivalent) with a min. of 5 years' experience in the product development of high-voltage connector systems in the automotive environment based on the IATF 16949 standard
• Experience designing or specifying high voltage connectors - preferably for automotive or similar transportation applications
• Very good knowledge in the application of Six Sigma/Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology in the development of technology products and processes
• Experience and knowledge in the manufacturing process of HV connectors (using DFM & FMEA) and corresponding industry standards (e.g. LV 214, USCAR 2, LV 215)
• Knowledge of Automotive Engineering standards, processes and requirements
• System know-how of Product Lifecycle Management tools such as Siemens TeamCenter and 3D CAD systems (Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks) and proficient with MS Office application
• Defined project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, proofreading, editing and technical writing skills
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to drive for results
• Very good English (written and verbal)

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Opportunity for promotion

Globally operating group of companies

Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes

Independent and autonomous work