What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Engineer position at Koch?
Your Job
Smiths Interconnect a Molex company is currently hiring Product Development Engineers to our site in Irving TX.
Our Team
Provides engineering expertise in assigned areas to ensure that all products are designed, procured, and built in accordance with customer and company quality requirements for sales growth and profitability.
What You Will Do
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex’s Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers mission-critical connectivity solutions—including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and high-reliability technologies—designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative
products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of high-reliability interconnect solutions.
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 Benefits
Our 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.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
Smiths Interconnect a Molex company is currently hiring Product Development Engineers to our site in Irving TX.
Our Team
Provides engineering expertise in assigned areas to ensure that all products are designed, procured, and built in accordance with customer and company quality requirements for sales growth and profitability.
What You Will Do
- Designs & develop new products and redesigns existing products to meet customer needs and specifications.
- Perform / Create / Update product design guidelines, customer standards, and / or analytical reports as assigned.
- Provide technical support to organizational stakeholders (Production, Quality, Marketing and Sales) and external customers.
- Participate in the development of product and technology roadmaps, in support of cross-functional stakeholders.
- Prepare technical proposals, and presentations as required to support customers, sales representatives and lead design reviews.
- Conduct patent assessment and prepare technical documents for filing new patent.
- Investigates and suggests solutions to the Engineering Manager or Director with regard to product related problems.
- Interface with suppliers to evaluate component specification, new manufacturing techniques, and/or new materials.
- Compliance and participation in all EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements.
- Participate and contribute to team training, development, mentoring and audits.
- Provide mentorship and support to junior-level technologists.
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with company policies.
- Bachelor of Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- At least 2-4 years of post-graduate experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. (An interview in English will be performed).
- Experience with SolidWorks 3D modeling software or equivalent & understanding GD&T, ANSI/ASME standards.
- Knowledge of engineering mechanics, material properties, physics and manufacturing methods.
- Knowledge of electrical theories especially in signal transmission, characterization and signal integrity.
- Familiar with the effects of mechanical component design on its electrical functions/performance.
- Experience with Six Sigma or equivalent tools and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) preferred.
- Experience on Finite Element Analysis (structural, thermal & fluid) preferred.
- Experience on electromagnetic (EM) and RF simulations preferred.
- Experience on IC test socket or electrical connector designs is a plus.
- Patent experience is a plus.
- Attention to detail/self-directed and able to work under normal supervision.
- Ability to analyze complex problems using data-driven approach and define solutions.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office product
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex’s Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers mission-critical connectivity solutions—including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and high-reliability technologies—designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative
products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of high-reliability interconnect solutions.
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 Benefits
Our 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.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).