Engineering Designer

IDEAL Industries, Inc.•Sterling, MA

About The Position

ANDERSON POWER PRODUCTS®, a wholly owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries, Inc., is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of electrical power connectors. Anderson Power Products partners with leading edge companies to create innovative connector designs that leverage contact technology and high power expertise to provide superior value to the power electronics industry. Applications include leading edge technology and next generation power requirements in industries such as alternate energy (wind, solar, fuel cell), datacenter and server power supply design and electrical distribution, electric vehicles, LED lighting, and battery charging. As an Engineering Designer, you will play a crucial role in the development and realization cable assembly products, contributing to the success of our organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilize advanced design tools, and apply engineering fundamentals to bring ideas from concept to production.

Requirements

Vocational tech, Trade School in drafting is preferred or Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent
Strong communication skills; both verbal and written
Proficiency with Solidworks 3D modeling, assemblies and drawings
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Able to manage priorities and meet timelines
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make informed decisions relating to area of responsibility.
Proficiency with Microsoft software packages

Responsibilities

Create new 3D models and detailed drawings for cable assemblies
Review specifications and requirements from Product Manager
Collaborate with Design Engineers to verify design intent
Support Design Engineers by updating or creating drawings for new products
Manage Sales, Component, Assembly drawings in Adept PDM
Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for cable assemblies.
Generate specifications for cable assembly components.
Specify packaging instructions and integrate them into drawings or supporting documentation
Create Engineering Change Requests and work with functional groups to ensure closure
Work with Quality Compliance to determine the requirements for Agency approval
Collaborate with external testing facilities when testing requirements surpasses in-house capabilities.