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 5-7 years 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.