Sr. Spring Probe & Contact Development Engineer

Company Description

About Smiths Interconnect:

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

Job Purpose:

• Be the subject matter expert
• Design & develop advanced spring probes, stamped and formed contacts, and new contact technologies & products
• Provide engineering supports in assigned areas

Responsibilities:

• Search on new materials, new technologies and their applications on spring probes and stamped and formed contacts.
• Develop new spring probe and contact from initial concept, design, manufacturing and customer evaluation.
• Provides technical support with expertise to engineering and other groups.
• Conduct training for other design and development engineers. 
• Prepare engineering documents, such as design guidelines.
• Participate in key issues task force to provide technical supports as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Compliance and participation in all Smiths Connectors EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements.
• Perform preliminary analysis and simulations as initial verification on new concepts.
• Patent applications for IP protection 
• Up to 20% travel may be required

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, major in Mechanicals or Electric preferred, with over 15 years experiences in spring probe & other contact technologies or related industries
• Knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics and manufacturing methods, including GD&T, ANSI/ASME standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, and equivalent design software
• Ability to understand and conduct engineering analysis and simulations, such as thermal, structural FEA, and signal integrity simulations
• Ability to follow and provide detailed written or verbal instructions and communicate effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills, balances team and individual responsibilities
• Strong knowledge on semiconductor or related industries, contact technologies.
• Ability to make sound decision and accurate judgments
• Experience with Six Sigma or equivalent tools and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) preferred
• Experience on Finite Element Analysis (structural, thermal & fluid) strongly preferred
• Ability to report to management with technical advice and make sound decisions and accurate judgments
• Strong self-learning capabilities

Travel %: 0-25%

Security: Please State if US Citizen or permanent Resident Required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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