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Location: Pasadena, CA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $85,000-$125,000

Overview

A global manufacturing leader known for state-of-the-art production facilities is seeking a Design Applications Engineer to join its large engineering organization in the Pasadena, CA area. This role bridges customer needs and technical design, playing a key part in developing connector and interconnect solutions for demanding applications.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with customers and sales engineers to understand application requirements and develop optimal technical solutions
• Review customer specifications, drawings, and industry standards
• Recommend connector designs that meet customer performance and application requirements
• Serve as the technical liaison throughout the design and development process
• Design and develop new connector and interconnect solutions
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
• Support engineering projects through prototype development, testing, and product qualification
• Ensure designs meet customer, industry, and manufacturing requirements
• Present technical concepts and design solutions to customers
• Provide engineering support during customer meetings and industry trade shows
• Assist in developing technical documentation and product literature
• Represent the voice of the customer throughout product development
• Partner with Product Management, Business Development, Manufacturing, and Process Engineering teams
• Help identify emerging market opportunities and future product technologies
• Support continuous product innovation and engineering improvements

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another related technical discipline
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel (air and car) up to 50%

Preferred qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience within connectors, interconnect products, power systems, or harsh environment applications

Compensation and benefits

• $85,000-$125,000
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Long- and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Vacation time
• 401K match

Why this role

This position offers the chance to work with a global manufacturing leader in a large engineering department with opportunities for career advancement.