Product Development Engineer Fiber Optic- 2083

Right Talent Right Now; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Hickory, North Carolina is seeking a Product Development Engineer to design and develop fiber optic connectors and processes. The role involves planning and coordinating projects, maintaining technical expertise, and designing new products. Ideal candidates should have a BS in a technical field and at least 5 years of experience in the fiber optic industry, with expertise in Zemax and optical modeling. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years previous work experience in fiber optic industry or communications systems.
• Fundamental working knowledge of computers including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet programs.
• Background in optics and optical modeling is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop multi-fiber optical connectors.
• Plan and coordinate projects for each new product assigned.
• Act as a focal point for all technical issues on fiber, cable, and connectors.

Skills

Zemax

Optical modeling

Fiber optic technology

Project planning

Statistical Analysis

Education

BS in technical or engineering field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

CAD

Job description

• Full-time

Job Description

The Product Development Engineer will design and develop fiber optic connectors, connector components and connector processes. Develop, plan, and coordinate projects and technical aspects of fiber optic connector/ferrule customer requirements through direct involvement with Applications Engineering and Sales.

Zemax and optical modeling experience is required.

Major Responsibilities

• Design and develop multi-fiber optical connectors.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships as appropriate
• Plan and coordinate projects for each new product assigned including scheduling of resources and status reports
• Maintain a high level of expertise in the following areas: fiber, cable, PCB and TX/RX connectors, connector installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare all specifications, documents and forms necessary to transfer products to manufacturing, marketing, and sales.
• Prepare conference papers on new technology or products.
• Provide technical assistance as required by Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing groups.
• Act as a focal point for all technical issues on fiber, cable, connectors, hardware and system performance for Marketing and Sales Groups.
• Propose new product ideas to add to current product line.

Key Decision Areas

• Fiber Optics Development Engineer will determine the most cost effective approaches meeting internal and external customer requirements.
• Prioritize internal requests.
• Recommending best course of action in solving internal and external problems; i.e. project planning.

Equipment Used

• Personal Computers
• Software packages: MS Excel, MS Word, CAD
• Optical test equipment, microscopes, Surface Profiler, Interferometer, environmental chambers, optical fiber termination equipment
• Optical modeling and finite element analysis

Product development staff and will report to the VP of Product Engineering

Education and Skill Required

• BS in technical or engineering field
• 5 years previous work experience in fiber optic industry or communications systems (This can include cooperative education programs.)
• Fundamental working knowledge of computers to include word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet or database programs
• CAD
• Statistical Analysis
• Background in optics and optical modeling and Zemax experience is required.

Bottom Line Requirements

1. BS in technical or engineering field.
2. 5 + years previous work experience in fiber optic industry or communications systems.
3. Experience with CAD and Statistical Analysis.
4. Zemax and optical modeling experience.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.