What are the responsibilities and job description for the High Voltage Connector Design Engineer position at Lumenance LLC?
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 – 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