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Senior Product Development Engineer Boyd Corporation is a market leader and manufacturer of high-performance cooling products for use in the aerospace, military, alternative energy and medical ...

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Austin, TX

ICON is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to own and advance the full product development lifecycle for ICON's wall systems, construction elements, build system components and features.

ICON

Senior Product Development Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

ICON is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to own and advance the full product development lifecycle for ICON's wall systems, construction elements, build system components and features.

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How much do senior product development engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior product development engineer in the United States is $118,883.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $118,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior product development engineers, especially those with extensive experience, specialized skills, and advanced certifications, can earn $300,000 or more annually. High compensation often depends on factors such as industry, location, company size, and performance bonuses.

What does a senior product development engineer do?

A senior product development engineer designs, develops, and tests new products or improvements to existing products, often leading cross-functional teams. They utilize engineering principles, CAD tools, and project management skills to ensure products meet quality, cost, and performance standards throughout the development process.

What is the difference between Senior Product Development Engineer vs Product Development Engineer?

AspectSenior Product Development EngineerProduct Development Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, experience in product designBachelor's in Engineering or related field, entry-level to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, R&D departments, cross-functional collaborationDesign, testing, and development teams, manufacturing settings
Employer & Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, consumer electronics companiesSimilar industries, often entry to mid-level roles in product companies

The main difference between a Senior Product Development Engineer and a Product Development Engineer lies in experience and responsibility. Senior engineers typically have more expertise, lead projects, and mentor junior staff, whereas product engineers focus on executing design and development tasks. Both roles are vital in product innovation and are commonly found in tech and manufacturing sectors.

What engineer makes $500,000 a year?

Senior Product Development Engineers in specialized industries or with extensive experience and advanced skills can earn salaries approaching or exceeding $500,000 annually, especially when including bonuses, stock options, or profit sharing. Such high compensation typically requires leadership roles, significant technical expertise, and often working in high-demand sectors like technology or aerospace.

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Age is not a barrier to becoming a senior product development engineer, as many professionals transition into engineering roles later in life. Success depends on relevant skills, experience, and continuous learning, such as gaining certifications or mastering industry tools. Employers value diverse backgrounds and practical expertise regardless of age.
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Senior Product Development Engineer

Senior Product Development Engineer

Amphenol TCS

Yocumtown, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design, and develop cable assemblies and IO connector systems from initial proposal to successful tooling and product qualifications.

  • Work with internal and external manufacturing disciplines and suppliers to optimize design for production processes and support prototype development and validation.

  • Define verification and product qualification test plans and manage the resolution of first article inspections.

Job description

Position: Sr. Product Development Engineer

Location: Valley Green, PA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We have design, sales, and manufacturing locations globally and are currently seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to join our High Speed IO Connector team located in Etters, PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sr. Product Development Engineer will be responsible for concept generation, design, verification and qualification of High Speed IO products for 112Gb signaling and beyond. The position provides opportunity for close customer interaction. You will also workwith internal and external suppliers and manufacturing personnel, supporting the development and validation of product prototypes through pilot production, as well as interfacing with beta-site customers.

  • Conceptualize, design, and develop cable assemblies and/or IO connector systems from initial proposal to successful tooling and product qualifications.
  • Perform Design FMEA, Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturability, FEA Analysis, and Risk Analysis.
  • Work with Marketing and the customer to define customer needs and functional performance requirements. Assess technical risk.
  • Work with internal and external (vendor) manufacturing disciplines including Stamping, Plating, Molding, and Assembly to optimize design for production processes.
  • Lead product design reviews.
  • Verify accuracy of product drawings and ensure proper usage of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
  • Work with Materials Engineering to define metal and polymer material choices based on requirements associated with performance, pricing, and global sourcing.
  • Present product concepts to customers early in development cycle, interpret feedback, and incorporate any revised requirements into the design.
  • Define Product, Application, and Packaging specifications.
  • Define a verification and product qualification test plans.
  • Manage the resolution of first article inspections.
  • Work closely with NPI and manufacturing engineering to ensure products are transitioned to the manufacturing

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years experience in electro-mechanical design is required
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline, or equivalent engineering course work and related experience required.
  • Experience and skilled use of Solid Works, FEA simulation software (ANSYS preferred), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles, and Statistical Engineering methods.
  • Ability to work effectively within a project team and to direct the activity of others.
  • Ability to communicate well with Global Customers.
  • Industry standards knowledge and experience is preferred
  • Familiarity with high speed cable assembly and/or connector design preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with design for signal integrity performance is preferred.
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About Amphenol TCS

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Nashua, NH, US

Year founded

1968

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