About the Job
Signal & Strand is partnering with a global leader in interconnect solutions to identify a Power Connector Engineer focused on front-end design and customer engagement. This role sits at the intersection of product design and field application engineering, working closely with customers to translate requirements into high-performance power connector solutions.
This is an opportunity to play a critical role in next-generation applications across electric vehicles and data center infrastructure.
The Mandate
- Own front-end design and technical engagement for power connector products
- Bridge product development and customer application needs through hands-on engineering support
- Drive design optimization through simulation, analysis, and real-world feedback
- Act as a key technical partner to both internal teams and external customers
Key Responsibilities
- Design and refine power connector solutions using 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks
- Perform CAE and FEA simulations to evaluate and optimize electrical, thermal, and mechanical performance
- Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, supporting solution development and requirement alignment
- Partner with sales and field engineering teams to provide technical guidance and application support
- Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards
- Contribute to tolerance analysis using GD&T principles to ensure manufacturability and performance
Ideal Profile
- Background as a Connector Design Engineer, Field Application Engineer, or Systems Engineer within a connector manufacturer or relevant end-market
- Proven experience working across both product design and customer-facing environments
- Track record of contributing to or leading power connector programs from concept through customer adoption
- Hands-on experience with high-current or high-voltage connector design, including thermal management challenges
- Familiarity with EV or data center applications is strongly preferred
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD tools
- Experience with CAE and FEA simulation methods
- Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis
- Fluent in Chinese with professional English proficiency for technical communication
Location & Work Model
- Location flexible depending on business needs
- On-site or hybrid expectations aligned with customer engagement requirements
- Domestic and International Travel is Required
Compensation
- $80,000 to $110,000 base salary + Bonus
- Compensation is benchmarked internally and remains flexible based on experience and qualifications