Product Development Engineer

About the Role

Join a growing engineering team as a Product Development Engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and launching innovative electromechanical and battery-powered products. This role supports the complete product lifecycle, from concept and prototype development through manufacturing, certification, product launch, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development from concept through production launch.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Customers, Distributors, and Regulatory Agencies to define product requirements.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, 3D models, and technical documentation.
• Design and evaluate mechanical and electrical product solutions based on performance, safety, quality, and manufacturability requirements.
• Build, test, and evaluate prototypes while implementing design improvements based on results.
• Develop and execute product validation, testing, and quality assurance plans.
• Support product certification and regulatory compliance efforts, including UL, CE, FCC, RoHS, and other applicable standards.
• Analyze test data, investigate product issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing startup activities, engineering changes, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Provide ongoing engineering support for product enhancements, quality improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, product development methodologies, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and product design standards preferred.
• Experience Requirements
• 3-5 years of product design experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Experience designing electromechanical and/or battery-powered products.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to create, read, and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with product testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with product certification requirements, engineering change management, and product lifecycle processes preferred.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technologies, automated assembly, injection molding, machining, stamping, die casting, and related manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Physical Capabilities
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to inspect prototypes, products, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout production and testing areas as needed.
• Ability to lift and handle engineering samples, components, and testing materials when required.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, product development methodologies, and technical documentation.
• 3-5 years of product design experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Experience designing electromechanical and/or battery-powered products.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to create, read, and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with product testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to inspect prototypes, products, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout production and testing areas as needed.
• Ability to lift and handle engineering samples, components, and testing materials when required.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and product design standards preferred.
• Familiarity with product certification requirements, engineering change management, and product lifecycle processes preferred.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technologies, automated assembly, injection molding, machining, stamping, die casting, and related manufacturing processes is a plus.