R & D Design Engineer

Pantheon Electric Careers•Stamford, CT

3d•Remote

About The Position

The R&D Design Engineer will be responsible for the development, design, validation and continuous improvement of products and engineered solutions from concept through production release. This role collaborates cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, sales and customers to deliver technically sound, cost-effective and manufacturable products that meet performance, regulatory and customer requirements. The role will be remote with potential to relocate on-site once the research and development center has been opened (expected in 2027).

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or related Engineering discipline
3+ Years Experience in engineering or product development in manufacturing or industrial environment
Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, CATIA, or Siemens NX
Familiarity with UL, IEC, NEMA, ASTM and applicable industry standards
Knowledge of GD&T, stacked tolerances and design-for-manufacturing methods
Experience interpreting engineering blueprints and electrical diagrams
Experience working on larger project initiatives with high level communication skills
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and stage-gate development processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to manage competing priorities, drive process improvements, and deliver results across multiple projects and stakeholders.
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Capability to travel up to ~10% of the time

Responsibilities

Design and develop new products, assemblies and components from concept through commercialization
Perform engineering analysis including mechanical, thermal, electrical and manufacturability assessments as applicable
Support prototype development, testing and validation analysis activities
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize product design for cost, quality, reliability and production efficiency
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements and customer specifications
Maintain project schedules and communicate technical progress to stakeholders and leadership
Interface with customers and suppliers regarding the technical requirements, design reviews, and project execution
Support with build out of test facilities at new R&D center
Collaborate with academia to create network for specialized testing and design studies
Develop standard requirement validation plans to guide product development testing plans
Generate and maintain engineering drawings, models, bills of materials, specifications and technical documentation
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product performance, process capability and cost reduction
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEA/PFMEA activities and engineering change management
Support troubleshooting, product maintenance and corrective actions related to product or manufacturing issues