We seek a creative problem solver who possesses an intuitive grasp of physics and engineering fundamentals and is passionate about solving the tough engineering challenges required to be the first to deliver innovative new products to market. The PDQ&R team researches and develops new technologies and integrates them into new products. This role will be responsible for the performance of our products and how they work as well as set the direction for assigned projects and then execute on it as a lead engineer. The core focus of this role is always technology R&D and must have a deep technical mastery of their field, but they must also be able to work, think, and communicate cross-functionally as part of a broader product development team.

Responsibilities

• Develop product ID, engineering specifications, tooling/mold, ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations by product line, and create detailed bills of materials (BOMs)
• Product release for production process
• Ensure that the product design aligns with user experience and usability goals
• Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and team meetings to contribute ideas and insights
• Work closely with cross functional teams to understand customer needs and translate them into technical requirements
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including product specifications, design documentation, and test plans
• Provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and risks to stakeholders
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate product progress, technical challenges, and proposed solutions
• Ensure that the product meets quality standards and complies with relevant regulations and industry standards
• Collaborate with national and industry standards associations to make entire test and certification activities, including but not limited to Intertek, ETL, UL etc.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to develop and implement testing strategies and quality control processes
• Collaborate with suppliers for new product designs and active product changes. Provide end-to-end guidance as needed.
• Design and build prototypes, set up and execute test plans to learn how things work, analyze data to pull out deeper insights and put all these learnings into action by making design changes to our products
• Continuously involved in the full product lifecycle from early-stage concept development to mass production
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, or master’s degree in engineering (EE and Mechanical, or related disciplines)
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in product design, with a focus on electrical and electro-mechanical product development. Experience in electronic design is a valuable asset
• Solid foundation in both mechanical and electrical engineering principles
• Proven experience in designing, developing and launching electrical equipment/devices such as circuit breakers, switches and power control panels, is considered a strong advantage, including fundamental understanding of market demands, user needs, and regulatory requirements specific to the related industry
• Familiarity with electric (circuits, power transmission & distribution, control systems), electro-mechanics and electronics (analog/digital), test equipment, and components common in the related applications (sensors, motors, PCBAs, etc.)
• Ability to conduct early-stage R&D experiments to understand and identify key product features or parameters that drive product performance
• Demonstrated expertise in using CAD software to create detailed 2D and 3D models, renderings, and technical drawings
• Ability to create, evaluate and optimize the product designs and BOMs through NPD and VAVE processes.
• Familiarity with production processes such as injection molding, metal fabrication, assembly, packaging etc.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among engineering, marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure a cohesive product engineering strategy
• De-bugging skills are required. Demonstrable ability to solve problems under pressure and tight time constraints
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor products, using insights to guide product engineering decisions
• Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify potential problems and take responsibility for their resolution
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and dive into hands-on development and testing workstreams
• Skilled at multitasking and adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on long-term projects and strategic objectives.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)