Product R&D Engineer
About The Position
The Product R&D Engineer researches product opportunities, market trends, and customer feedback, and works with product managers to define requirements and specifications. The role designs and develops commercial walk-in refrigeration and cooking equipment, including UI/UX and industrial design, with attention to technical feasibility, customer needs, and cost-effective manufacturing. It tests preliminary and final designs, develops testing plans, and ensures products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. The engineer also collaborates with overseas cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes and works with the service department to use field-service data to identify weaknesses and guide product enhancements. The position continuously improves existing products, tracks industry and technology developments, and documents and communicates project status and collected data to upper-level management. Travel of up to one month per year is required to attend domestic restaurant equipment shows.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Industrial Design or a related field.
- 12 months of work experience as a Product Engineer, UI/UX Designer, or in a related position.
- Strong knowledge of product design and development processes.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
- Proficiency in 3D animation and product rendering software such as KeyShot.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research to identify new product opportunities, analyze market trends, and consider customer feedback.
- Work with product managers to define product requirements and specifications.
- Design and develop products, including UI/UX and industrial design, ensuring technical feasibility, customer suitability, and cost-effective production.
- Develop and execute testing plans to ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with overseas cross-functional teams and assist in optimizing manufacturing processes.
- Thoroughly test preliminary and final designs for commercial walk-in refrigeration and cooking equipment products.
- Collaborate with the service department to interpret field-service data and convert potential weaknesses into product enhancements.
- Continuously improve existing products through research, testing, and analysis.
- Keep up to date with industry trends and technological advancements.
- Document and communicate project status and collected data to upper-level management.
- Travel domestically for up to one month per year to attend restaurant equipment shows.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
