Southwire - Livermore, CA
posted 6 months ago
About the position
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship, and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. As a Product Engineer, you will be responsible for designing commercial products and their associated manufacturing processes. You will coordinate with the product development team to turn ideas into marketable products based on industry research and market regulations. Your role will involve designing and drafting engineering drawings of products using design and simulation software, developing fabrication drawings for the sheet metal shop, and selecting product materials while designing the product manufacturing process. You will also meet with the development team to discuss product ideas, test prototypes, and adjust designs via simulation software to evaluate potential safety hazards. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and previous experience working as a product engineer. You should have in-depth knowledge of SolidWorks, CAD, AutoCAD, and CAM software, as well as electrical codes and wiring diagrams. Verifiable experience with SAP or similar ERP programs, background with ISO and engineering repository software, and experience with 3D printing are also essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good project management skills, and a creative and passionate approach to problem-solving are crucial for success in this role. You will need to work efficiently with minimal supervision and be capable of creating 2D drawings from 3D models, as well as using .stp files for production. Teamwork and creative thinking are essential, as you will regularly collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, Product Development teams, and other Engineers to brainstorm, design, and create products.
Responsibilities
- Design and draft the engineering drawings of products using designing and simulation software.
- Develop fabrication drawings for sheet metal shop to use.
- Develop design ideas based on customer interests, budgets, and market research.
- Select product materials and design the product manufacturing process.
- Meet with the development team to discuss product ideas.
- Test products (prototypes) & adjust design via simulation software and evaluate the product prototype to identify potential safety hazards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering field.
- Previous experience working as a product engineer.
- In-depth knowledge of SolidWorks, CAD, AutoCAD, and CAM software.
- In-depth knowledge of Electrical codes and wiring diagrams.
- Verifiable experience with SAP or similar ERP programs.
- Background with use of ISO and engineering repository software.
- Experience with 3D printing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good project management skills.
- Creative and passionate about creating solutions to customer problems.
- Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Able to work seated in front of a computer for long hours at a time.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in creating drawings/models from actual parts.
- Capable of creating and using .stp files for production.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
