Senior Design Engineer

Schaumburg, Illinois
Engineering
6/6/2025
Schaumburg
Depends on Experience 
Salaried Exempt
1st Shift

About the job

At Amphenol Charles Industries, you will have the opportunity to build a career in a workplace that fosters collaboration, creativity, and personal growth. We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact. We strive to create a positive and rewarding workplace culture that inspires our team to do their best and become the best version of you.

The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for leading program-level designs and prototype fabrications for complex enclosure solutions that produce the required performance and features to provide greater value for our customers. This position will require primarily job-centered decision-making and close collaboration with others involved in the process. The Senior Design Engineer will manage multiple projects. 

 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Lead projects from concept through to launch.  

  • Draw and design package preparation and release. 

  • Develop requirements and analyze product design data to determine conformance to established design selection criteria, standardized parts and equipment use, and design-to-cost practices. 

  • Maintain and upgrade existing products. 

  • Establish test plans and execute 3rd party certifications. 

  • Lead the development and testing of prototypes for new product ideas and create product specifications. 

  • Create and maintain project development plans and create and execute Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) 

  • Lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and redesign existing products. 

  • Generate and release full bills of material for manufacturing. 

  • Identify non-conformances and root causes to initiate and implement solutions. 

  • Assist in other duties as required. 

 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

  • Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines. 

  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills. 

  • Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.  

  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and strong problem-solving abilities. 

  • Independent and self-driven while working in a team environment. 

  • Ability to identify problems that need resolution, propose solutions, and escalate as needed. 

 

Education and Experience: 

  • A bachelor's degree, preferably in General or Mechanical Engineering, is required.  

  • A master's in mechanical engineering is preferred. 

  • At least 7 years of experience in product development is required in a manufacturing environment. 

  • Experience with sheet metal and plastics is required. 

  • Experience with composite and fiber optics is desired. 

  • At least 5 years of CREO/Windchill experience is desired. 

  • Experience with another 3D CAD system will be considered. 

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is desired. 

  • Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment is desired. 

  • Knowledge of MS Project and Visio desired. 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 

  • Familiarity with appliance regulatory and testing agencies such as UL, CEC, ASTM, IEC, CE, and RoHS a plus. 

 

Physical Requirements:  

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

  • Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.   

 

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions. 

  • Employees regularly work in an office environment. 

  • Occasionally work in a Lab, manufacturing field environment using the required PPE. 

 

 

The pay range for this position is $100,000-$140,000 annually. The base pay offered may vary depending on the position offered, geographic location, education, training, and/or experience.