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Join Panduit, a leader in fiber optic connectivity and structured cabling solutions, and help shape the future of network infrastructure!
Innovation thrives when engineers and product managers are empowered to think differently, experiment boldly, and solve meaningful challenges. That’s why we’ve built an environment designed for creativity and collaboration. Our 200,000 sq. ft. Innovation Center in Tinley Park, Illinois, features 18 cutting-edge laboratories and a state-of-the-art rapid modeling tool room - all dedicated to helping you turn ideas into impactful reality.
As a Sr Product Development Engineer, you’ll drive innovation by designing, prototyping, and testing cutting-edge products. From concept ideation to manufacturing implementation, you'll play a key role in delivering high-performance solutions to our global customers. Panduit is committed to delivering premium products and solutions to our global customers; join our team and make a direct impact toward this goal!
What You Will Do
- Engineering Tasks: Perform engineering tasks utilizing experience, technical expertise, and sound judgment.
- Product Development: Design and develop new fiber optic connectivity and structured cabling product offerings.
- Research: Conduct research and analysis to develop new products and improve existing designs.
- Project Management: Develop project plans and manage projects to schedule and cost.
- Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality assurance, and product management to implement products and ensure product specifications are met.
- Technical Documentation: Create and analyze technical documentation including engineering plans/sketches/drawings, test plans/records, instructions, manuals, reports, etc.
- Prototyping & Testing: Develop prototypes and perform simulations and testing to validate design performance.
- Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues.
- Industry Research: Conduct research on industry trends, patents, materials, and technologies to support project efforts.
What You Will Bring
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
- Experience: 5-8 years in engineering with product development and NPI experience. Experience designing injection molded and/or sheet metal parts.
- Knowledge: Solid understanding of material properties, manufacturing processes, and their integration into product design. Understanding of fiber optic principles and technologies desirable
- Software: Strong proficiency in 3D parametric CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks).
- Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, project management ability, and attention to detail. Ability to generate and compare concepts and apply appropriate analysis to validate them.
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance. This role will require you to be in the office 50% of the time (schedule based on manager's discretion).
- Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
- Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
- Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
Compensation: The expected annual base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Making the connections that matter. Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.
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18900 Panduit Drive, Tinley Park, Illinois, United States, 60487
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