Sr. Spring Probe & Contact Development Engineer

Smiths Detection · Irving, United States · full-time · On site · April 28, 2025

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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

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

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

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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Employer
Smiths Detection
Location
Irving, United States · On site
Contract
full-time