High Voltage Connector Design Engineer

Lumenance•Greenville, NC

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.)

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)

Responsibilities

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
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.