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 processesConduct or participate in design review meetingsAssessing feasibility of new business opportunities including cost estimatesEstimate material / fabrication costs for new products and processes – execute product / process development to cost targets and communicate cost vs. performance conflicts early in the designResolve technical and manufacturing issues without detailed direction, and work as part of a multicultural teamWork within strict deadlines with full ownership of the individual assigned responsibilityProject 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 standardExperience designing or specifying high voltage connectors - preferably for automotive or similar transportation applicationsVery good knowledge in the application of Six Sigma / Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology in the development of technology products and processesExperience 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 requirementsSystem know-how of Product Lifecycle Management tools such as Siemens TeamCenter and 3D CAD systems (Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks) and proficient with MS Office applicationDefined project management and organizational skills.Ability to work within strict deadlinesDemonstrate strong attention to detailPossess excellent organizational, communication, proofreading, editing and technical writing skillsHighly motivated self-starter with the ability to drive for resultsVery 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
Requirements
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 trendsProactively work with customers to find “best fit” solutions through component selection and know-how of process capabilitiesIdentify 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 documentationDesign, write and conduct functional and validation testing to industry and OEM specific standardsShow strong design capabilities with 2D and 3D CAD softwareAnalyze 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 processesConduct or participate in design review meetingsAssessing feasibility of new business opportunities including cost estimatesEstimate material / fabrication costs for new products and processes – execute product / process development to cost targets and communicate cost vs. performance conflicts early in the designResolve technical and manufacturing issues without detailed direction, and work as part of a multicultural teamWork within strict deadlines with full ownership of the individual assigned responsibilityProject 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.
