CoC Engineer – Connectors

About the role

We are looking for a CoC Engineer specialized in connector validation to lead the testing and reliability assurance of new and existing connector products. The role involves defining validation strategies, executing mechanical, electrical and environmental tests, and driving root‑cause investigations for field failures.

Key responsibilities

• Own the connector validation domain for new product development, change validation and field issue replication.
• Define validation plans aligned with safety, customer specifications and standards such as USCAR, IEC, ISO and JOEM.
• Design, execute and optimise mechanical, electrical and environmental test programs (durability, insertion force, contact resistance, thermal shock, vibration, IP rating, etc.).
• Lead root‑cause analysis using tools like SEM, micro‑sectioning and FEA correlation.
• Manage internal test‑lab capabilities, equipment selection and advanced measurement systems.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct cross‑functional design reviews and promote Design for Reliability (DfR) practices.
• Author and enforce testing protocols, validation plans (DVP&R) and lab SOPs.
• Act as technical liaison with customers, certification bodies and external labs.

Required profile

• Proven experience in connector technologies, reliability testing and failure analysis.
• Strong knowledge of global testing standards (USCAR, IEC, ISO, JOEM).
• Ability to manage multiple validation projects under tight timelines.
• Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Required skills

• LabVIEW / TestStand
• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, RCA, Fishbone)
• Design for Reliability (DfR)
• Connector mechanical, electrical and environmental testing
• USCAR, IEC, ISO, JOEM standards