Engineer II - R&D

In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

We are looking for a Highly skilled Engineer II, Product Development to support the sustaining and new product development for fiber connectivity solutions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve design issues, and recommend and document effective solutions.

How You'll Help Us Connect the World:

Engineering Expertise

• Create documentation of product requirements based on industry standards.
• Create designs of new components and assemblies.
• Create documentation to support the release of new and modified products.
• Support the optical and mechanical testing of fiber optic products.
• Work with Manufacturing on process development and introductions of new products into Manufacturing.
• Perform data analysis and evaluation.
• Leads and maintains project scopes, tracks Product Development projects, and ensures timely completion of project timelines and milestones.
• Conducts Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to assess product criticality and ensure design robustness.
• Review and approve product design and engineering change documentation for conformance to company, customer, agency and industry specifications and standards

Collaboration and Communication

• Accountable to Engineering Management in support of the business unit growth objectives.
• Collaboration with current staff which includes other engineers and technicians in team
• Collaborates with global design centers and manufacturing sites to resolve design and manufacturing issues, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving.

• Develop awareness of corporate, business unit and quality management system documentation.
• Develop awareness of relevant industry standards for fiber optic products
• Develop awareness of the range of lab test equipment.
• Develop knowledge of fiber optic products and technical principals.

• Develop knowledge of engineering tools such as LEAN and/or 6-sigma, DMAIC or other improvement process, DoE, FMEA, MSA, uncertainty

Process Excellence

• Ensures seamless design, documentation, and product change management processes.
• Shares best practices and knowledge with global manufacturing sites, promoting standardization and efficiency.

Key Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Solid knowledge and skilled user of 3D CAD software.

• Solid knowledge of Product Development Process

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Understanding of design for manufacturing for sheet metal & Plastic components
• Skilled at planning and ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to effectively work within a team environment.

Required Qualifications for Consideration:

Master’s, Bachelor’s, or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5-7years of relevant experience in product development. Proficiency in leading CAD software such as CREO, AutoCAD. Should demonstrate strong knowledge of 2D drafting and GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, sustaining engineering principles. Familiarity with PLM systems like SAP, ECTR, and Windchill, along with simulation tools such as FEA, ANSYS Workbench, and LS-DYNA, is highly desirable.

You Will Excite Us If You Have:

• Experience with design/test of fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies as per international and Domestic standards (TIA-EIA-568B, GR-326, etc).
• CREO/CAD experience
• Solid knowledge and skilled user of SAP