Smiths Group

Company Description

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems. Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

1.Designs & develop new products and redesigns existing products to meet customer needs and specifications.

2.Perform / Create / Update product design guidelines, customer standards, and / or analytical reports as assigned.

3.Provide technical support to organizational stakeholders (Production, Quality, Marketing and Sales) and external customers.

4.Investigates and suggests solutions to the Engineering Manager or Directs regarding product related problems.

5.Interface with suppliers to evaluate component specification, new manufacturing techniques, and/or new materials.

6.Compliance and participation in all Smiths Interconnect’s EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training requirements.

7.Participate and contribute to team training, development, mentoring and audits.

8.Demonstrate behaviors consistent with company policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent; at least 3-4 years of working experience.
• Familiar with IC test socket or electrical connector designs is plus.
• Familiar with the effects of mechanical component design on its functions/performance.
• Familiar with SolidWorks 3D modeling software or equivalent & understanding GD&T, ANSI/ASME standards.
• Knowledge of engineering mechanics, material properties, physics and manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge of electrical theories especially in signal transmission, characterization, and signal integrity (plus only).
• Experience with Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) or thermal analysis by SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience on Finite Element Analysis (structural, thermal & fluid) preferred.
• Attention to detail/self-directed and able to work under normal supervision.
• Ability to analyze complex problems using data-driven approach and define solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.