Design Engineer II

Components Express by 2Connect · Woodridge, United States

About Components Express

Components Express is a trusted provider of high-quality electronic components and custom solutions. We partner with customers across industries to deliver reliable, innovative products—supported by strong technical expertise and a collaborative, customer-first culture.

Components Express is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Engineer II to support the development of custom cable and harness solutions. This role plays a critical part in evaluating design feasibility, developing prototypes, and delivering cost-effective solutions that meet both customer and manufacturing requirements.

This is a highly collaborative position where you’ll partner closely with sales, production, and purchasing teams—bringing designs from concept through production.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate feasibility of cable and harness assembly designs
• Develop and refine engineering solutions based on customer requirements
• Create engineering drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Identify appropriate materials and components, including connectors, contacts, and cables
• Build prototypes and support testing requirements and procedures
• Analyze cost-benefit considerations to ensure efficient, practical solutions
• Design product packaging and create specification sheets
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, production, and purchasing teams to ensure smooth project execution
• Support continuous improvement in product design and manufacturability

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience designing for manufacturing environments (metal, plastics, or industrial production)
• Hands-on experience with cable and harness components (connectors, contacts, raw cable)
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor preferred or similar)
• Ability to create accurate drawings, assemblies, and documentation
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation (BOMs, test procedures, specifications)
• Proven ability to work on cross-functional technical projects
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions independently

Why Join Components Express?

• Opportunity to work on custom, application-driven engineering projects
• Collaborative environment with direct impact across teams
• Exposure to manufacturing, sourcing, and product development
• Growing company with strong industry relationships
• Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities

Our Total Rewards

• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick leave and vacation time
• Annual performance bonus
• Quarterly and annual incentives for SMART goal objectives