Title:  Sr. Design 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. 

Summary

This position provides product development and project launch leadership.  The role leverages CAE tools such as CAD, FEA, MATLAB, and mold-flow analysis as well more manual techniques such as traditional free-body diagram analysis and models developed in tools such as Microsoft Excel to develop product designs to meet requirements functional requirements as well as requirements for strength, durability, and manufacturability. The position will provide training and guidance to other engineers and technicians.  This position requires someone who can manage technical execution and may involve a larger amount of CAD work at times, as well as communication directly with customers at some stages of product development to communicate technical information and gain customer confidence & approval.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Lead engineering activities to support accelerator pedal module development.
• Mechanical design using Solid Edge software, as well as tolerance stack-up analyses, mathematical modeling of product function and performance, etc.
• Work with product teams to ensure best possible design through CAE & analysis as needed.
• Lead team to develop new CAE skillsets, as well as correlate results of CAE to product performance.
• Lead team to ensure product design and performance compliance with internal & external requirements.
• Ensure adequate project and technical communications (e.g. meetings, oral reports, technical reports) with CTS personnel, management, customers, and suppliers. 
• Manage technology development and integration into existing and new product/process opportunities.
• Contribute to product roadmap planning when possible.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of automotive industry procedures/systems, e.g., IATF-16949, APQP, FMEA, change control processes, etc.
• Thorough understanding of cause and effect relationships to provide the skill to identify and solve problems using tools such as FTA, 8D, 5-why analysis, fishbone analysis, DOE etc. 
• Experience with DFMEA and/or DRBFM. 
• Experience with Solid Edge or similar CAD program.
• Experience with FEA, Mold Flow, hand calculations, tolerance stack-ups, etc.
• Technical knowledge / experience with plastics.
• Self-motivated and results orientated, proactive with outstanding planning and follow up skills.
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects/tasks, including projects involving global teams.
• Able to communicate and write effectively resulting in a clear understanding of the issues.
• Ability to use Microsoft office required.
• Automotive Quality Standards experience required.
• Familiarity with high volume production products preferred.
• Familiarity with test and validation of products preferred.

Education and Experience

• Technical Bachelor’s Degree required.  Working toward, or possessing a higher degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Automotive experience required. 

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. 

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes and are not looking to engage an agency. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Do not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. It is not our standard practice to utilize agencies; we are a federal contractor and need to comply with the same process for all.

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