High Voltage Connector Design Engineer - Lumenance LLC

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.)

Job Duties:

* 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

(may require travel up to 30%)

* 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.

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)

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Opportunity for promotion

Globally operating group of companies

Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes

Independent and autonomous work

* 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 (may require travel up to 30%) * 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.