Sr. Spring Probe & Contact Development Engineer

Location: Irving, Texas, United States; onsite position with up to 20% travel.

Company

Smiths Interconnect designs and manufactures high-performance interconnect solutions for mission-critical aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial applications as part of Smiths Group.

What you will do

• Act as a subject matter expert for spring probes, stamped and formed contacts, and related contact technologies.
• Research new materials, technologies, and applications for contact products.
• Develop spring probes and contacts from initial concept through design, manufacturing, and customer evaluation.
• Perform preliminary engineering analysis and simulations, including thermal, structural FEA, fluid, and signal integrity simulations.
• Provide technical support, training, engineering guidelines, and advice to design, development, and other groups.
• Support task forces, EHS programs, and patent applications for intellectual property protection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Over 15 years of experience with spring probes, contact technologies, or related industries.
• Knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics, manufacturing methods, GD&T, and ANSI/ASME standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, and equivalent design software.
• Ability to conduct engineering analysis and simulations and communicate technical guidance effectively.
• The posting requests confirmation of whether the applicant is a US citizen or permanent resident.

Nice to have

• Experience with Six Sigma or equivalent tools and FMEA.
• Strong experience with structural, thermal, or fluid finite element analysis.
• Knowledge of semiconductor or related industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Participation in Smiths Connectors EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training.
• Inclusive workplace with equal consideration for qualified applicants.
• Confidential handling of applicant information under EEO guidelines.