Product Design Engineer

Stäubli is a global industrial and mechatronic solution provider with four dedicated Divisions: Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics and Textile, serving customers who aim to increase their productivity in many industrial sectors. Stäubli currently operates in 28 countries, with employees in 50 countries on four continents. Its global workforce of 6,000 shares a commitment to partnering with customers in nearly every industry to provide comprehensive solutions with long-term support.

Stäubli Electrical Connectors develops highly reliable connection solutions based on the MULTILAM contact technology. In the field of photovoltaics, Stäubli is a pioneer and global market leader with its MC4 connector portfolio. Stäubli provides connections for life in industries such as renewable energies, industrial automation applications, power transmission and distribution, railway, welding automation, test and measurement, medical devices, and E-mobility.

Do you want to take on responsibility and have an impact by electrifying and automating industries? As our Product Design Engineer you will work alongside a talented and dedicated group of creative professionals, developing solutions for our customers, as well as have an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. 

The Product Design Engineer is responsible for the research, design, and successful implementation of Modified to Order (MtO) and Engineered to Order (EtO) products for Staubli Electrical Connectors. Duties will include the development and design of new products including cable harness systems, modifications of standard product(s), new custom design(s) and novel application of standard product(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gathering and/or providing relevant technical information from and to the customer with the help of outside sales or directly to acquire or deliver all data needed for the proper product utilization or product design.

• Develop and design new products, if necessary, by engaging all internal resources at Staubli, to ensure proper product functionality in its intended application(s).

• Serve as technical consultant for inside and outside sales staff and customers of Staubli.

• Promotion of Staubli products at the inbound customer contact level.

• Collaborate with various stakeholders within Staubli such as Operations, Assembly, and Quality and with external vendors/suppliers with respect to production and/or assembly of new developed or existing products to ensure products are technically sounds and cost-effective.

• Read and interpret international and national standards relevant to specific applications to ensure compliance of new and existing product designs.

• Perform GD&T, DFM/DFA and DFMEA analysis of newly designed or modified products.

• Support Staubli internal Test Lab with development of type test protocols and proof of concept test protocols and fixtures/apparatus, as needed.

• Serve as a trainer in products and applications for Staubli personnel or customers as requested by management.

• Effectively utilize time to efficiently complete various project design at the same time and perform administrative duties, such as weekly meetings, assisting customer’s technical questions, first time builds, and questions from internal and external vendors. Product Design Engineer II – PDE2 2/2

• Provide guidance to Staubli marketing with respect to new or existing products.

• Minimum of 10% travel required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must:

• Possess a BS Mechanical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering

• Be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by ITAR (22 CFR § 120.15)

• 5+ years of practical experience as Product Design Engineer

• Demonstrate understanding of terminology, principles and theories of applicable task

• Demonstrate ability to read and understand international standards, manuals, and drawings.

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with local and international engineering groups and sales team, handle questions promptly and explain decisions thoroughly.

• Proficient with Windows11 and Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with PowerBI, PowerAutomate, VBA preferred.

• Proficient with CAD and PLM software. Autodesk Inventor and SmarTeam preferred.

• Experience with ERP Systems. SAP Hana Preferred.

• Familiar with International Standards from UL, IEC, VDE, DIN, ASTM, TüV, IPC/WHMA, and ANSI

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and associated cost-implications and ability to adapt designs to low, medium, and high-volume production methods

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Be a self-starter and work under limited supervision.

• Possess strong decision-making skills and the ability to make decisions in a timely manner. Must display a willingness to take reasonable risks within the bounds of authority and accept responsibility for decisions. Decisions are to be consistent with company policies, procedures and objectives.

Physical: Primarily sedentary work (desk-based, computer-focused), which may include frequent sitting, typing, and viewing screens.
Occasional Requirements: Ability to walk to production floors, lift prototypes (<20 lbs), or sit for extended periods.
Environment: Office and manufacturing environment - be able to wear required PPE as needed.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000 USD

Located on the Town Green in Windsor, we offer a welcoming work environment. We take our work, but not ourselves, too seriously. We offer an excellent benefits package, plus an additional vesting income plan. We are a 140 year old Swiss company, with roots in North America for over 50 years. We are the home of the MC4 and Combitac. Find out more!!

Stäubli Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.