Fiber Optic Product Engineer

Amphenol Custom Cable, Inc in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Custom Cable in Tampa, FL seeks a Fiber Optic Product Engineer to drive product development from concept to commercialization. You will oversee BOMs, CAD drawings, and manufacturing improvements, collaborating with sales and engineering to deliver high-performance, cost-efficient fiber solutions.

The role requires strong knowledge of optical fiber, hands-on problem solving, and experience with CAD tools such as AutoCad and SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/electrical engineering or manufacturing technology required.
• 8+ years of experience in fiber optics or related industry.
• Strong reading and interpretation of drawings, schematics, and process sheets.
• Experience with CAD and product development, testing and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fiber cable assembly projects: quotes, BOMs, and new product requests.
• Create and manage BOMs and drawings using ERP and CAD tools.
• Lead design, development, qualification, and improvement of fiber-optic products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to improve performance, quality, and cost.
• Develop specifications, test procedures, and product requirements.
• Participate in NPI, design reviews, and engineering change processes.
• Review drawings and BOMs for accuracy and consistency.
• Serve as technical conduit between sales and engineering.
• Interface with customers during the sales development process.
• Assist production to develop efficient manufacturing procedures.
• Creatively solve problems to increase margin and performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners on materials and components.
• Stay current with developments in fiber optic technologies.

Skills

fiber optics

problem solving

cross-functional collaboration

reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/electrical engineering or manufacturing technology

Tools

AutoCad

SolidWorks

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

Fiber Optic Product Engineer (Finance)

Amphenol Custom Cable is a leading provider of connectivity solutions with a strong national presence and global distribution network. Established in 1980, the company is a trusted partner to Fortune 500 organizations and is certified to TL9000:2008 and ISO 9001:2008 standards for excellence in manufacturing and installation connectivity services. Known for its rapid response, Amphenol Custom Cable delivers custom solutions that are efficient, cost-effective, and tailored to meet diverse customer needs. The company prides itself on providing quality, precision, and high performance for a wide range of requirements.

SUMMARY The Product Development Engineer will prepare new fiber optic products for commercialization, provide and implement improvements for current manufacturing methods, and engage with existing customers to enhance user experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Will oversee fiber cable assembly engineering projects that are requested by the sales department (i.e., quotes, BOM creation, and new product request that can't be configured on an online configuration tool). Create and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) and drawings for new and existing products using ERP management and 2D/3D modeling software such as AutoCad and SolidWorks. Lead and support the design, development, qualification, and improvement of fiber-optic products. Apply strong knowledge of optical fiber, fiber optic cables, connectors, splicing, coatings, and related components. Work with manufacturing to improve product performance, quality and cost. Develop engineering specifications, test procedures, technical documentation, and product requirements. Participate in new product introduction (NPI), design reviews, and engineering change processes. Review other engineering team members drawings and BOMs for accuracy. Responsible as the technical conduit between sales and engineering related to fiber optic cables, connectors, accessories, and/or assemblies. Will interface with customers (in conjunction with sales) to provide technical support during the sales development process (phone calls, customer site visits, trade shows, etc). Will work with engineering manager, fiber manufacturing engineer, and/or other departments to develop new products and solutions, as needed. Provide process documentation and operating instructions for new products introduced to the production team. Assist production to develop more efficient manufacturing procedures such as tooling, machinery, and processes and designing solutions to tackle those issues. Creatively solve problems and develop methodologies to increase margin on products. Collaborate with suppliers and external partners on materials, components, and product performance. Stay current with developments in fiber optic technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/electrical engineering/ manufacturing technology or equivalent; strong relevant experience in the fiber optic industry may be acceptable in lieu of degree. 8+ years of professional experience in fiber optics, optical communications or related industry. Strong technical understanding of fiber -optic cable assemblies. Experience with fiber-optic product development, testing and qualification. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including root cause analysis. Ability to read and follow engineering and production documentation such as drawings, schematics, and process sheets. Willingness to gets hands-on with products and machinery and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a cross functional engineering team. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members of different backgrounds. Working knowledge of software tools (MS Office, AutoCad, and SolidWorks), Proficiency in CAD is a plus.