Senior Application Engineer - Electrical

Judd Wire•Turners Falls, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Judd Wire Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is seeking a Senior Application Engineer - Electrical for their Turners Falls, MA office. This role is within the Design and Development team, focusing on high-speed data cables across various markets. The engineer will be a key member of cross-functional teams responsible for developing new products, as well as maintaining and improving standards for existing products and product platforms. The position involves identifying and implementing solutions for product performance, design, or material-related issues within the company. Additionally, the engineer will interact with customers to address inquiries regarding product application and performance. Judd Wire specializes in high technology wire, utilizing electron beam crosslinked thermosets for wire insulation to produce economical, high-performance products for the wire and cable industry. They manufacture electronic wire and cable in over 100 styles recognized by various standards. Judd Wire is part of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI), a large manufacturer of wire and cable in Japan, providing access to extensive research and product development facilities. Sumitomo Electric Group, founded in 1897, is a Fortune global 500 company with over 350 subsidiaries worldwide, operating in Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials business fields.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or degree in other Engineering field with applicable coursework or experience.
1 to 3 years of experience in the wire and cable industry or related field.
Knowledge in transmission line theory, testing, and analysis of results for high-speed data cables, and demonstrated ability to associate test results with the details of the materials and construction of the cable under test.
Knowledge of basic principles of wire conductors and insulators, current flow, and electric circuits.
Effective technical writing skills for internal and external customers.
Ability to work within or lead cross-functional teams to solve engineering problems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the wire and cable industry or related field.
Demonstrated experience in the product design and development of cables for high-speed signal applications, including Ethernet, USB, LVDS, and similar cables.
Knowledge in specifications, standards and product testing protocols for high-speed data cables.

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-speed data cables in support of new business opportunities.
Lead or participate as key member of cross-functional teams to develop new product platforms and platform extensions.
Understand relevant industry and customer specifications and existing products to inform development decisions.
Write application guidance for high-speed data cables and answer customer requests for additional information on product performance and use.
Participate in customer meetings to understand customer input for current and future products and provide recommended solutions.
Establish test plans with customers and qualifying agencies to approve product changes and maintain approvals.
Create and maintain material and product specifications, bills of material, and manufacturing instructions for existing product platforms.
Create new and improve existing design standards for Judd Wire products.
Evaluate and implement improvements to products and instructions to achieve quality, cost, and efficiency improvements.
Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality concerning product design and testing.
Lead design review and corrective action meetings for production products to resolve problems in design and workmanship.
Assist with tasks and/or projects assigned by direct manager or senior management.
Perform other similar duties as within the department, or as assigned by manager.
Coordinate with Engineering team to share supporting task workload as appropriate.