Senior Product Engineer - Electro Mechanical Products

Manufacturing

About This Position

Deublin Company, is seeking a Senior Product Engineer for our team in Waukegan. The Senior Product Engineer develops designs for new product introductions (NPI), redesigns products for performance and cost improvements, develops new materials and techniques for sliding electrical contact design and assembly and performs validation testing.

The senior product engineer will manage projects and interact directly with our customers and suppliers.

Essential Responsibilities

General Duties :

• Develop project scope and project plan.
• Problem solve technical / procedural issues through a formal problem solving technique.
• Provide product and technical support for the Sales, Market Managers and Customers.

Technical Responsibilities :

• Develop electrical, mechanical and metallurgical interactive designs through research, analysis, and previous lessons learned.
• Create 2D and 3D designs and drawings to define the complete assembly and component parts.
• Develop and assist in prototype builds and test realization.
• Create test plans, test reports, standardize methodology, and present test results / lessons learned
• Develop vendor / supplier relationships and knowledge of cutting-edge new products and processes to improve the product line.
• Network with 3rd party industry experts and 3rd party test labs as additional resources.

Managerial Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with international team of Product Engineers, Product Designers and Drafters to develop products and solve problems.
• Work closely with a multidisciplined team to develop and support products and solutions in all phases of the product life cycle.
• Manage major projects or several projects of moderate scope with complex features.
• Assign tasks to and direct designers, technicians and other personnel as necessary during projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum five years’ experience in electro-mechanical design. Prior experience working in the design of motors, power hand tools, medical devices, actuators and automation helpful.
• Demonstrated experience applying engineering fundamentals and concepts in the design and analysis of product development.
• Experience in complex mechanical component interaction, fit and tolerance stack-up.
• Good working knowledge of low power, analog signal and high-speed digital signal transmission techniques and concerns.
• Knowledge of proper electrical grounding, shielding and isolation techniques.
• Basic electrical circuit knowledge along with insulation resistance characteristics.
• Knowledge and experience with 2D and 3D CAD and analysis techniques.
• Ability to hand solder and identify a good / bad solder joint.
• Ability to manage small, cross-functional project teams.
• Position requires up to 10% travel, both domestic and international.
• This position is located at our Waukegan location and works in the office four days per week with one day per week remote.

Employee Benefits

Deublin Company offers a stable, team-based environment with opportunity for advancement. Our robust benefits package includes : (k) Retirement Plan with matching contributions, Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance, FSA and HSA, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Educational Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage and Life / AD&D Insurance.