About this role
Job title: Senior Product Design Engineer, Sensor Products
About the Role Lead the mechanical and electro-mechanical design of next-generation sensor solutions from concept through high-volume production. This is a hands-on technical leadership role working with cross-functional teams to influence product roadmap, manufacturability, and long-term reliability.
What You'll Do
- Lead the mechanical/electromechanical design of complex sensor sub-systems and assemblies from concept through high-volume production release
- Architect design solutions across multiple product families and set CAD modeling, GD&T, and documentation standards for the team
- Mentor mid-level and junior design engineers and lead design reviews, DFMEAs, and technical problem-solving sessions
- Drive design trade-off studies, material selection, and tolerance stack-up analysis on the most complex programs
- Apply and champion DFx principles (DFM, DFA, DFR, DFT) across the team
- Plan and execute comprehensive validation strategies (DVP&R), including structural, thermal, and failure analyses
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners for tooling, processes, and design-for-manufacturing challenges
- Support engineering builds (EV, DV, PV) and drive production ramp readiness
- Represent design engineering in customer technical reviews and influence the product roadmap through DFx, cost, and reliability strategy
- Identify design risks early and drive data-driven corrective actions
- Clearly communicate design intent, technical risks, and program status to cross-functional teams and leadership
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of product design or mechanical engineering experience with electromechanical assemblies
- Direct sensor product design experience (current, position, accelerometer, pressure, or similar)
- Proven track record of releasing products into high-volume manufacturing
- Expert-level proficiency in CAD tools (NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
- Advanced GD&T and tolerance stack-up expertise
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, debugging, and production support
- Experience leading DFMEAs and design reviews
Nice to Have
- 10-12+ years of product design experience in sensors or electromechanical assemblies
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Prior technical lead or formal mentorship experience
- Experience in automotive or industrial sensor environments with knowledge of ASIL, EMC/ EMI, IATF 16949
- Familiarity with sensor physics (magnetic, acceleration, pressure) and signal processing or calibration concepts
- Experience designing components for high-voltage / high-current applications
- Deep supplier management or manufacturing floor leadership experience
- Experience with structural and thermal FEA tools (Ansys, Abaqus, or equivalent)
Compensation & Benefits
- Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation, and more.
- Compensation philosophy notes: All Koch companies value diversity of thought and provide relocation/sponsorship assistance where applicable; actual compensation may vary based on market and candidate qualifications.