Power and data have been moved the same way for over 100 years.

This is a new day. At CelLink Corporation, our Team Members are designing, developing, and manufacturing flexible circuits that fundamentally change the transmission of power and data. Lower weight, higher performance, smaller mass, and lower overall system price all drive toward CelLink’s goal of a cleaner environment and more affordable technology.

At CelLink, we are electrified at the prospect of contributing to a technology that is and will be changing mobility for a cleaner and brighter future. We work with very dedicated people on challenging projects that change everyone’s future for the better. If you are eager to create, to learn, and to apply your knowledge, we are looking forward to you joining us on our electrifying mission.

Design Engineer - Connectors

CelLink is excited to add an entry-level engineer focusing on low- and high-voltage connection systems. Reporting to theDesign Engineering Manager - Connectors, you will use your solid 3D/2D CAD knowledge to prototype, test, and launch products. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge connector designs and integrate them with flexible harness systems, all while learning and growing within a supportive team environment. This is a perfect opportunity for engineers eager to kickstart their careers in design!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proven 3D CAD modeling capability (CATIA V5, SolidWorks, or NX).
• Able to learn to mature a design project through concept development, prototype, and production phases.
• Able to follow APQP/PPAP processes for project documentation.
• Support validation testing to complete bench and level durability.
• Troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, document, and drive to issue resolution.
• Participate in design review and XFMEA meetings to ensure lessons learned and best practices are incorporated.
• Efficiently utilize rapid prototype development to show proof of concept.
• Perform or support customer and internal drawing releases.
• Work closely with other internal and customer teams to ensure good communication for seamless and robust vehicle implementation.
• Work closely with manufacturing/suppliers to ensure diagnostics tools are developed for production deployment and service.
• Help drive best practices and deploy world-class tools, creating new technologies and solutions.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• 1+ years of experience with 3D CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred).
• Eager to learn product design, specifically in automotive, aerospace, and high-speed connectors.
• Posted salary range is for candidates with 0-1.5 years of professional experience.

Working Conditions/Hours

• The position is based onsite in San Carlos, CA, with occasional travel (~10%) to CelLink locations and customers around the globe.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment – Office

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and exposure to hazardous materials used in the manufacturing process.

PPE

Employee may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump-caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, & clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures. Ear plugs are recommended in areas of high noise levels that meet minimum OSHA requirements.

Physical Demands – Office

This position requires the ability to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close and peripheral vision. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance (including ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs).

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The base pay is just one part of CelLink's total compensation package and is determined within a range. The pay range is designed to support your career progression as you learn, grow, and develop within your role. Your base pay range will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At CelLink, we believe that each employee should have the opportunity to become a CelLink shareholder through participation in CelLink's discretionary employee stock option plan. You'll also receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage and other great benefits.
Note: CelLink benefits, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

San Carlos, CA Base Pay

$80,000—$90,000 USD

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.

CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading EV manufacturers, traditional automotive OEMs, and tiered suppliers. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock.