Senior Custom Design Engineer

5 days ago


Forest Lake, United States CPC Full time

Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of  equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting. CPC is a Dover company based in St. Paul with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.

 

Job Summary

Do you want to share your passion for collaboration and dedication to customers? Are you looking for your next challenge? Join us in partnering with our customers to create the best connections in the world.

 

This is an amazing opportunity to contribute to a growing organization. Your role as Sr. Custom Design Engineer will allow you to serve staff and leaders and help provide creative solutions to drive CPC's short- and long-term goals. You'll join a creative and passionate team of individuals. This role offers plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and expand your knowledge


Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Develop products from conceptualization to launch
  • Collaborates and consults with Test, Manufacturing and Quality Engineers in support of new product development
  • Partner with Sales, Applications, and Marketing to create solutions for diverse OEM markets
  • Maintain a high level of interaction with customers, sales managers, and application engineers
  • Leads or assists in efforts to resolve product performance issues
  • Adheres to all safety regulations
  • Demonstrates support of CPC core values
  • Performs other job duties as required to meet business needs

 

Required Job Qualifications

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills required; must be able to communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors and customers
  • Ability to work independently, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • CAD proficiency – PTC Creo, Solidworks, etc
  • Knowledge and grasp of rapid prototyping techniques and manufacturing methods
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Demonstrated history of design innovation
  • Energetic and enthusiastic approach toward the definition of new products, complimented by an educated and realistic business outlook
  • 5+ years’ experience in design of mass-produced products such as automotive, appliances, toys, etc.
  • Competent in the design and development of plastic components
  • Curious, creative, and tenacious problem solver
  • Desired character attributes:
    • Drive – The unrelenting need for achievement and constant self-improvement
    • Resiliency – the ability to persevere in the face of challenge and bounce back from setbacks
    • Curiosity – a desire to explore the unknown and question the status quo in pursuit of better, more effective solutions
    • Team-ability – the ability to function as part of a team, placing the success of the whole above the needs of the self

 

Preferred Job Qualifications

  • Design experience with fluid handling components for industrial applications.
  • Familiarity with ISO 13485, medical device, or medical device components
  • Familiarity with RFID, electromechanical devices
  • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Machining understanding or experience
  • Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis
  • Demonstrated history of working directly with customers to translate their needs into innovative new products.
  • Advanced degree in science, engineering, or related field

 

Travel:        

  • Up to 5% both domestic and international

 

Physical Demands:

  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, sitting is regularly required; use of hands and fingers, and talk or hear. Reaching is frequently required with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and/or stoop.

 

Work Environment:

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

CPC Culture
Here are CPC, we are committed to respecting and valuing people, collaborating, and having high ethical standards. We have a passion for creating the best connections in the world.


Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting and empowering new team members. Our team has a wide range of experience levels and tenures. We are focused on building an environment that supports knowledge-sharing and mentorship.


Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule. Our business hours are from 8am-4:30pm. We also provide paid holidays and PTO.

 

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.


Keywords:

Custom Design Engineering, Fluid Handling Solutions, Product Development, Mechanical Aptitude, CAD Proficiency, Team Collaboration, Innovative Design, Plastic Components, OEM Markets, Engineering Solutions



  • Forest Lake, United States CPC Full time

    Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of  equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical...


  • Lake Forest, Illinois, United States Catalyst Acoustics Group Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Design Engineer to join our team at Catalyst Acoustics Group. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for creating world-class designs for our industrial and architectural products.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop new products using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)...


  • Lake Forest, United States Lorenz Engineering, a division of The Salem Group Full time

    Senior Design Engineer: Ideally looking for a candidate with High Speed Automation Design experience. Job Overview: The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of packaging solutions that meet the company's product requirements, quality standards, and sustainability goals. The ideal candidate has a strong...


  • Salt Lake, Utah, United States CHEMICAL & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER Full time

    Job Title: Senior Power and Controls EngineerC&I Engineering is seeking a highly skilled Senior Power and Controls Engineer to join our team.Key Responsibilities:Develop comprehensive design packages for complex projects, ensuring design intents and customer expectations are met.Create detailed lists of engineering deliverables and tasks, estimating effort...

  • Design Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    Forest Lake, Minnesota, United States Velosity Full time

    Job Title: Design EngineerJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer to join our team at Custom Mold & Design. As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and developing robust designs per customer specifications.Key Responsibilities:Work with customers to ensure the product will conform to their requirements and meet their...


  • Lake Forest, California, United States ASSA ABLOY Full time

    Job SummaryThis role offers you the opportunity to join a world-class development team in the rapid growth market of IoT devices and smart home technology. As a Senior Electronics Design and Development Engineer, you will be involved with new residential electronic lock development and improving existing products. As we continue to drive innovation in the...


  • Lake Elmo, United States CPC Full time

    Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of  equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical...


  • Lake Forest, California, United States Aegis Worldwide Full time

    Job OverviewAegis Worldwide is seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to design and develop custom packaging automation equipment in Solidworks. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of experience in machine design, with a focus on automated or packaging equipment.The successful candidate will spend 90-95% of their time designing...


  • Lake Forest, California, United States Advantest America Full time

    Job SummaryAdvantest America is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Lake Forest, CA. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for the design and integration of complex electronic test systems used for production test and characterization of semiconductor devices and modules.Key Responsibilities- Participate...


  • Lake Forest, California, United States HR Pals LLC Full time

    Job OverviewOur client, a purpose-driven medical-device startup, is seeking an experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to spearhead the development of several firmware design tasks. As a key member of their team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing embedded systems, including complex data acquisition systems, motion control systems,...


  • Lake Forest, California, United States Signode Full time

    Job Summary:This position is a Senior Controls Engineering role that involves designing control systems for robotics, conveyor, and material handling automation systems. The ideal candidate will have significant prior experience in this field and be able to propose equipment controls designs that meet customer requirements.The successful candidate will be...


  • Lake Forest, Illinois, United States Sterling Engineering Full time

    Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer - Packaging EngineeringWe are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in packaging engineering to join our team at Sterling Engineering.Job Summary:The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing mechanical systems and packaging solutions for our...


  • Forest, United States Signode Full time

    About Signode:With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive...


  • Lake Forest, California, United States ICU Medical Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team at ICU Medical. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing electrical subsystems for our infusion pump products.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the concept definition and feasibility study for electrical subsystems.Design and develop electrical systems, including...


  • Lake Forest, California, United States West Yost Full time

    West Yost is seeking a highly skilled Senior - Principal Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our water resources group, you will be responsible for overseeing and assisting team members with a range of tasks, including water infrastructure planning and design. This role represents achievement beyond the associate and/or senior-level in technical...


  • Lake Forest, California, United States ICU Medical Full time

    Job Title: Senior Electrical EngineerAt ICU Medical, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for developing electrical subsystems for our infusion pump products.Key Responsibilities:Lead the concept definition and feasibility study of electrical...


  • Lake Forest, Illinois, United States ICU Medical Full time

    Job SummaryThe Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide design solutions for various electro-mechanical medical devices. This includes providing solutions to issues where analysis of designs or test data requires an in-depth engineering evaluation of variable factors pertaining to designs, methods, materials or processes. The role is responsible for...


  • Lake Elmo, United States CPC Full time

    Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of  equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical...


  • Salt Lake, Utah, United States BHB Engineers Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our team at BHB Engineers. As a key member of our structural design team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality structural engineering solutions for a diverse portfolio of projects.As a Senior Structural Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work...


  • Lake Forest, California, United States Sterling Engineering Full time

    Job Title: Senior Mechanical Packaging EngineerJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Packaging Engineer with a strong background in packaging engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing mechanical systems and packaging solutions for a leading food automation company.Key...