Senior Fiber Engineer

Datacenter People; New London (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Datacenter People is seeking an experienced mechanical/optical design engineer to lead opto-mechanical projects for data center infrastructure. You will manage development, validation, and documentation across cross-functional teams including Product Marketing and Manufacturing.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering (MSME preferred) with 5+ years in opto-mechanical design, leadership, and experience with SolidWorks and Enterprise PDM. Some manufacturing exposure is desirable.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering; MSME preferred.
• 5+ years of related product engineering experience.
• 5+ years of opto-mechanical or mechanical system design experience.
• Leadership and project management skills; manufacturing experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and project management for opto-mechanical design and test validation efforts.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing, Manufacturing and other Engineering during conceptualisation and project phases.
• Maintain project schedules and milestones with Project Management; manage documentation and EC processes.
• Design and develop opto-mechanical systems using molding, forming, casting, extrusion processes.
• Coordinate rapid prototype validation with tooling manager and external suppliers.
• Produce detailed test reports and validation analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

DFMA

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MSME preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Enterprise PDM

Job description

New London, CT or Conover, NC

The Client

Datacenter People is partnering with a global leader in power infrastructure for data centers and other mission-critical environments.

What The Job Involves

• Provide direction and project management for opto-mechanical design and test validation efforts.
• Work closely with Product Marketing, Manufacturing and other Engineering personnel during product conceptualisation phases and throughout the project phases.
• Work closely with Project Management to schedule, track and maintain up-to-date project schedules and milestone due-date requirements. Provide maintenance of existing opto-mechanical products and documentation (design improvements, VAVE cost savings, etc.) and product databases through the Engineering Change process.
• Design and develop opto-mechanical systems and customised solutions, utilising many methods such as injection molding, metal forming, casting, and extrusion processes.
• Utilise 20 and 30 SolidWorks CAD systems to perform detailed design analysis, including kinematic and kinetic, structural, thermal and finite element analysis methods.
• Provide mechanical materials and tooling DFMA cost studies. Work with appropriate vendors to develop cost effective realisation of design.
• Work with Product Management to develop technical Product Requirements specifications and quality assurance protocols.
• Initiate, lead, and participate In cross-functional opto-mechanical design reviews with other engineering, manufacturing, and marketing personnel.
• Coordinate rapid prototype validation requirements with Internal Tooling Manager and Outside Design supplier.
• Provide detailed test report summaries and analysis for all product test validation requirements. Perform other similar and related duties as required.

We Are Looking For Someone With

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, MSME preferred.
• Minimum S to 7 years of related product engineering work experience.
• Five plus years minimum design experience in mechanical design and/or opto-mechanical systems required.
• Leadership and project management skills and experience required. Some manufacturing experience desired.
• 5+ years opto-mechanical or mechanical system design experience.
• Enterprise PDM knowledge.
• Solid Works Professional Mechanical Design proficiency.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation.
• Product compliance and Environmental Process knowledge.
• Utilisation of DFMA tools to reduce product complexity and cost.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.