Specialist, Engineering - Product Development - Engineering

Southwire - Livermore, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Livermore, CA

Primary Metal Manufacturing

About the position

The Product Engineer at Southwire Company, LLC is responsible for designing commercial products and their associated manufacturing processes. This role involves collaborating with the product development team to transform ideas into marketable products while adhering to industry research and market regulations. The position emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and effective communication to ensure successful product development and safety evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft engineering drawings of products using design and simulation software.
• Develop fabrication drawings for the sheet metal shop.
• Create 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 product prototypes and adjust designs via simulation software, evaluating prototypes for 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 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.
• Ability to create 2D drawings from 3D models and experience in creating drawings/models from actual parts.
• Capable of creating and using .stp files for production.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teamwork and collaboration with various departments.
• Creative thinking skills for designing prototypes and identifying materials.

Benefits

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave