Sr. Product Development / Mechanical Design Engineer - High Speed Connectors
On-site · Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Senior Product Development Engineer to lead design and development of high-speed IO connectors for AI/ML workloads and data center applications. Responsibilities include concept generation, design, qualification, testing protocols (electrical, mechanical, environmental), design FMEA, tolerance analysis, DFM, FEA (ANSYS), NPI support, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and customers. Must own the form factor, drive system-level integration, ensure compliance with industry standards (OSFP, QSFP-DD, PCIe), manage projects from concept through production, and engage customers during design reviews and prototyping. Requires Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in IO/high-speed connector product development, proficiency in SolidWorks/Creo and ANSYS, knowledge of signal integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal management, and experience with stamping, plating, molding, and assembly.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of industry experience in IO connector or high-speed connector product development
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo) and simulation software (ANSYS)
- Strong understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal management
- Experience with materials and manufacturing processes including stamping, plating, molding, and assembly
- Excellent communication skills with global teams and customers
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