Title:  New Product Development Engineer

About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy. 

Position Summary

CTS is seeking a New Product Development Engineer to join our team in Albuquerque New Mexico. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, motivated individual with technical experience supporting new product development, or new college grad with minimum of bachelor’s in the sciences. The candidate will be a part of a team, supporting the development of new piezoelectric and microwave ceramic products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of the product and processes and serve as technical resource to rest of new product and manufacturing teams.
• Assists the product development manager and team to review customer requests.
• Interprets customer specifications and determines the best CTS technology and processes to use in the development.
• Collaborate with process engineers to define the most efficient and effective manufacturing processes for mass production.
• Plans and coordinates with team on product development activities to deliver quality samples on time. 
• Serve as the technical lead to guide technicians and operators in proper techniques and methods for building new products.
• Work with peers to develop new fixtures, tooling, and processes as needed in support of new products.
• Transfer new products to manufacturing engineering following the CTS new product introduction process.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Energetic, motivated individual with a background in ceramics, electrical or mechanical engineering either through formal education or education + experience.
• Skills in communicating at all levels of technical and operating management
•  Technical writing capability and effective at communicating through PowerPoint or other presentation mediums
• Ability to communicate in a timely and effective manner with manager, co-workers, higher level management and customers
• Knowledge of the general ceramics production process and background in piezoelectricity is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required, capability with statistical software such as JMP, Minitab, modeling software such as Solidworks or Autocad is a plus
• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings and GDT a plus.

Required Qualifications

• BS or higher in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or ABET accredited degree. 
• Education or training in ceramics materials and/or processes is a plus.

Join Us

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program.  Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include:

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Ready to shape the future? Apply now to join a world leader in sensing and connectivity.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We fully comply with all applicable Department of Labor and EEOC rules, regulations, guidelines, and orders including but not limited to Executive Order 11246 and 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4, 60-250.5(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). The parties hereby incorporate the requirements of 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4(a)(7), 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, 41 C.F.R. § 60-300.5(a) and 41 C.F.R. § 60-741.5(a), if applicable. Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screening.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment. 

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