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ChargePoint

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Campbell, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Reports To Interconnect Design Manager What You Will Be Doing The Mechanical Design group is ... Interfacing directly with global suppliers to efficiently execute designs into mass production

ChargePoint

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Campbell, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Reports To Interconnect Design Manager What You Will Be Doing The Mechanical Design group is ... Interfacing directly with global suppliers to efficiently execute designs into mass production

TTM Technologies

Staff PCB Designer

Farmingdale, NY · On-site

... RF interconnect applications. This includes responsibility for circuit board layout ... Related eCAD training certification/career experience will be considered in lieu of a degreed ...

TTM Technologies

Staff PCB Designer

Farmingdale, NY

$179K/yr

... RF interconnect applications. This includes responsibility for circuit board layout ... Related eCAD training certification/career experience will be considered in lieu of a degreed ...

Ttmtech

Staff PCB Designer

Farmingdale, NY

... RF interconnect applications. This includes responsibility for circuit board layout ... Related eCAD training certification/career experience will be considered in lieu of a degreed ...

TTM Technologies

Staff PCB Designer

Farmingdale, NY · On-site

... RF interconnect applications. This includes responsibility for circuit board layout ... Related eCAD training certification/career experience will be considered in lieu of a degreed ...

ChargePoint

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Campbell, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Reports To Interconnect Design Manager What You Will Be Doing The Mechanical Design group is ... Interfacing directly with global suppliers to efficiently execute designs into massproduction

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How much do certified interconnect designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for certified interconnect designer in the United States is $83,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Certified Interconnect Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Certified Interconnect Designer, you need expertise in PCB layout design, knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, and a certification such as CID from IPC. Familiarity with CAD tools like Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, or OrCAD, as well as understanding IPC standards and documentation systems, is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help ensure collaboration with engineering teams and manufacturers. These skills are essential to producing reliable, manufacturable circuit designs that meet industry standards and client requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by Certified Interconnect Designers when working on complex PCB layouts, and how are these typically addressed?

Certified Interconnect Designers often encounter challenges such as managing high-density component placement, ensuring signal integrity, and adhering to stringent manufacturing constraints. To address these, designers use advanced PCB design software to optimize layouts, collaborate closely with electrical engineers to verify design requirements, and stay up-to-date with industry standards like IPC specifications. Regular design reviews and clear communication with fabrication teams are also key practices to minimize errors and ensure manufacturability.

What is the difference between Certified Interconnect Designer vs PCB Designer?

AspectCertified Interconnect DesignerPCB Designer
CertificationsTypically holds certifications like CID or CID+ from IPCMay hold certifications like IPC CID or other PCB design certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning high-speed interconnects, signal integrity, and PCB layoutsCreating PCB layouts, schematics, and component placement
Industry UsageElectronics, telecommunications, aerospace, and defenseConsumer electronics, industrial equipment, and embedded systems

The Certified Interconnect Designer focuses on designing complex interconnects and ensuring signal integrity, often requiring specialized certifications. PCB Designers primarily create printed circuit board layouts and schematics. While both roles involve PCB design, the CID role emphasizes high-speed and high-frequency interconnects, making it more specialized in signal integrity and advanced design techniques.

What are Certified Interconnect Designers?

Certified Interconnect Designers (CIDs) are professionals who have demonstrated expertise in designing printed circuit board (PCB) interconnections according to industry standards. They have earned certification through the IPC organization, which ensures they understand best practices in PCB layout, documentation, and manufacturability. CIDs play a crucial role in electronics manufacturing by ensuring that PCB designs are reliable, manufacturable, and meet safety and quality requirements. Their knowledge helps companies reduce design errors, lower production costs, and improve product performance.
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Process Engineer - Local Candidates ONLY

Process Engineer - Local Candidates ONLY

Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products, Inc.

San Marcos, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Description
PLEASE NOTE: This is an in-person position. Remote work is not available. We are located in San Marcos, CA, and are looking for local candidates ONLY. We are unable to sponsor employment work visas for this position.
Who we are: Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products, Inc.
We are a global leading manufacturer of heat shrink tubing. Our range of heat shrink tubing covers virtually every application required for today's safety-critical designs in aerospace, military, transportation, commercial, industrial, and medical markets. At Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products (SEIP), we've been producing superior quality heat shrink tubing products since 1996. In fact, we estimate 1 million miles - and growing! Our products, designed to perform in the harshest environments and the most extreme conditions, are qualified, certified and approved to national and international standards.
Job Summary
The Process Engineer is a member of the Manufacturing Department, Engineering team, which is tasked to drive safe, stable, and reliable production processes for current and new manufacturing systems/product lines. In this position you are instrumental in creating and maintaining process input and output specifications, working with controls automation of manufacturing processes, performing capacity analyses, troubleshooting, testing and supporting maintenance in machine troubleshooting and correction. You will also have responsibilities for monitoring of process conditions and performing failure mode effect analysis to determine failure points of the process as well as continuous improvement actions using Lean tools to maximize efficiency and quality. You will work with all stakeholders of the organization including divisional/corporate resources, vendors and third-party suppliers. Other duties will be assigned on an as needed basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):
  • Problem Solving:
    • Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish assigned work.
    • Identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
    • Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to Engineering and Maintenance managers for countermeasures.
    • Provide feedback to design engineers on equipment problems and needs.
    • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to solve problems and improve process controls.
    • Interpret and explain complex information to others and how it can be used.
    • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
    • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions and/or improve machine performance and process productivity.
  • Controls and Automation:
    • Plan, design, install and maintain process controls for production machinery and

equipment.
  • Create and modify machine programs for all automated equipment.
  • Conduct projects assigned by Engineering manager regarding automating production

machinery and equipment.
  • Study and analyze existing process/equipment operation for designated area(s).
  • Design equipment, write programs and process controls, install and maintain controls that automate detection of out of specifications controls; provide the operator with feedback regarding operating conditions, verify that specifications were met for product produced.
  • Integrate machinery, equipment, controls with data base to provide on-line history of operating conditions for analysis as to best operating conditions for process/product; traceability of processes and products.
  • Assist in evolving Internet of Things utilization to streamline data collection and enhance updates to machine programs.
  • Implementation and Communication:
  • Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
  • Oversee installation and operation to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and safely functioning according to specifications.
  • Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition.
  • Create or update Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
  • Interact directly with equipment and processes to validate conditions in support of

manufacturing personnel.
  • Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or

processes comply with all SEIP safety standards.
  • Inform management of any unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions.
  • Propose machine/process changes to improve safety condition of process for operator.
  • Research and Development:
  • Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain process equipment and systems to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles and scientific method.
  • Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
  • Specify system components or direct modification of equipment to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance requirements.
  • Provide documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, manuals, or specifications to show stakeholders how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
  • Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Must be proficient in creating and conducting presentations and business cases.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with a meticulous focus on accuracy and quality of work.
  • Self-motivated, goal oriented with strong willingness to learn and solve complex problems.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards in the manufacturing industry.
  • Must possess the ability to work under strict deadlines with varied and competing priorities.
  • Must be trustworthy with company proprietary information.
  • Must be willing to travel to Mexico and Japan.

Preferences
  • Direct experience as a process engineer in the plastics industry
  • Bilingual in English and Japanese with use of technical language
  • Experience with Auto-CAD/Solid-Works
  • Previous experience with ISO, IATF 16949 or other regulated Quality Systems
  • Previous experience with LEAN manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
  • Previous experience with process/machine safety under CAL/OSHA regulations

Special Position Requirements
  • This job operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, and Hearing protection for plant floor environment.
  • Up to 10% travel required. Travel may be outside the local area, overnight and international.

Physical Requirements
  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time, perform office functions, and bend, twist and lift up to but not including 50 pounds.
  • This job may require pushing and pulling carts up to but not including 50 pounds.
  • Some filing may be required, which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Benefits and Pay
Our excellent health and welfare benefits include:
  • PPO Medical (No payroll deduction for employee-only coverage!)
  • PPO Dental (No payroll deduction for employee-only coverage!)
  • PPO Vision Plan
  • FSA and Dependent Care FSA Plans
  • Company-paid Life insurance
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • ID Theft & Fraud Protection
  • Group Legal Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Healthcare Advocate
  • Pet Insurance
  • Emergency Travel Assistance
  • 401K and Roth 401K with 4% Employer Matching
  • ADP Payroll Portal
  • Entertainment Discount Program
  • 10 Sick Days per year
  • 10 Vacation Days (1st year), 15 Vacation Days (after 1st year)
  • 7 Holidays per year
  • 4 Float Holiday per year
  • Pay range: 65K - 90K per annum, depending on experience

About Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products, Inc. (SEIP) was founded in 1985 as a sales and marketing company. The company was originally formed to sell products made by Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in Japan to North American customers. SEIP is an independent U.S. company and is wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric Fine Polymer (SFP). In 1996, SEIP began US production by building a new manufacturing site in San Marcos, CA. SEIP produces, markets, and sells products based upon heat-shrinkable plastics technology. We supply products to a diverse range of customers in a variety of industries. These include the automotive, aerospace, appliance, communications, electronics, medical, and transit industries to name a few.
To learn more about SEIP, please visit https://seipusa.com
About Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit https://global-sei.com

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