R&D Engineer

Founded in 1951, WAGO Group is an international, standard-setting supplier of electrical interconnection, automation and electronic interface products and solutions. This family-run company is the world market leader in spring pressure connection technology. WAGO Group has 31 WAGO subsidiaries, of which 9 are production sites, and more than 80 agencies worldwide. Also, our subsidiary M&M Software works hand in hand with us as a qualified supplier of software solutions. In 2021, WAGO Group achieves the record of annual sales EUR 1 billion. The company achieved sales of EUR 1.24 billion in 2024. 

 

WAGO Electronic (Tianjin) Co., LTD. Is a wholly-owned subsidiary of WAGO Group, established in 1997 at Wuqing Development Zone of China. It can provide comprehensive capabilities in product development, manufacturing, product sales, technical support and after-sales service. Now WAGO China sets up 16 branch offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities in China, with more than a thousand employees.  Boasting a well-established nationwide sales network and technical support service system, the company delivers user-friendly, efficient and comprehensive full-range services to tens of thousands of domestic customers.

 

WAGO China is equipped with advanced manufacturing facilities, including automated machine workshop, injection molding workshop, stamping workshop, tool and die machining workshop, electronic products workshop and manual assembly workshop. All machinery and equipment are imported from Germany and Switzerland, and the tool and die workshop is fully capable of undertaking external business independently.

 

In the 29 years of China market cultivation, WAGO’s products are widely used in multiple industries, including some new energy industries such as semiconductors, energy storage, wind power. WAGO’s products are also assigned as the specified products in some major industries like railway, building, smart lighting, marine & offshore, process technology, automobile, elevator, and mechanical engineering. 

 

In May 2024, WAGO China R&D Center was officially established, marking a solid step forward for the company in local R&D and technological innovation. Providing customized solutions based on the specific needs of Chinese customers has greatly enhanced the company's ability to quickly deliver products and its market competitiveness. In November of the same year, WAGO's Asia Pacific Automation Technology Center was established in Suzhou, further strengthening WAGO's R&D and innovation capabilities in Asia Pacific and China. . In 2026, the new R&D center building had been inaugurated in Wuqing District, Tianjin, China.

 

WAGO Group is committed to be the backbone of a sustainable and smart connected world with our solutions and products. We value sustainability, safety and intelligent technologies, as well as everyone who works behind these concepts. WAGO China strives to become the most agile multinational company, adhering to the concept of "Local for Local", accelerating the construction of a full value chain of R&D, production, supply, sales and service. Our Mission: “Empower Connections!” 

R&D Engineer

Position Responsibilities:

Based on project requirements and market demands, conduct product design and development, including product structural design, circuit design, etc. In accordance with product managers’ requirements and customer needs, engage in R&D and design of new products, covering solution evaluation, structural design, 2D & 3D drawing creation, and mold opening technical review. Evaluate and modify initial samples, assist in completing full-scale product measurement and review, release final drawings, and support relevant departments in conducting Incoming Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) for parts until mass production is feasible. Conduct product testing and verification to ensure product performance and quality meet the requirements of customers and international standards, including testing and verification of early-stage manual samples, mold initial samples, and post-small-batch trial production samples, as well as type tests and IEC & UL certification tests.

Job Specifications:

1) Master’s degree graduates of the 2025 and 2026 cohorts, with majors in engineering-related fields such as Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation, Materials Science and Engineering, Material Forming and Control Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology and Instruments, Industrial Design, and Automotive Engineering.

2) Excellent academic performance and proficiency in English.

3) Strong hands-on ability and logical analysis skills.

4) Proficiency in 3D drawing software such as UG, Creo, SolidWorks, Pro/E, and Catia; capable of skillfully creating 2D & 3D drawings; familiar with basic knowledge including engineering drawing, interchangeability and technical measurement, mechanical design, and engineering materials; and knowledgeable about stamping molds and injection molds.

5) Good communication and expression skills, organizational coordination ability, and team collaboration spirit.