Development Engineer
US Conec Ltd.
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Hickory, NC
Contract type: Full time
Description
About Us:
US Conec is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-density fiber optic connector solutions. With over 30 years of expertise in precision engineering, injection molding, and plastics manufacturing, we continue to drive innovation and redefine the optical interconnect industry.
US Conec is a stable and growing organization with locations in Hickory, NC and Fort Worth, TX. What sets us apart from other employers? Our core values and company culture. We offer a collaborative team environment, a customer and employee centric work culture, and outstanding benefits that include a minimum of 4 weeks of PTO for all team members.
About The Job
Design and develop cutting-edge fiber optic connectors focusing on performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. Work with plastic injection molded parts, machined components, and 3D printed prototypes to create connectors that push the boundaries of optical performance.
What You Will Do
What we'd like you to have:
About Us:
US Conec is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-density fiber optic connector solutions. With over 30 years of expertise in precision engineering, injection molding, and plastics manufacturing, we continue to drive innovation and redefine the optical interconnect industry.
US Conec is a stable and growing organization with locations in Hickory, NC and Fort Worth, TX. What sets us apart from other employers? Our core values and company culture. We offer a collaborative team environment, a customer and employee centric work culture, and outstanding benefits that include a minimum of 4 weeks of PTO for all team members.
About The Job
Design and develop cutting-edge fiber optic connectors focusing on performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. Work with plastic injection molded parts, machined components, and 3D printed prototypes to create connectors that push the boundaries of optical performance.
What You Will Do
- Design and develop fiber optical connectors and their components
- Supports product improvement efforts and projects as needed
- Optimize designs using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Tolerance analysis.
- Develops a working knowledge of injection molding materials used in the product sets
- Work cooperatively with other engineers to provide feedback and assist in product design iterations
- Works with R&D technicians to conduct project testing, analysis, and documentation
- Provide process and/or equipment training to technicians as required
- Provide regular project updates though meetings and other written and verbal communications.
- Provide technical assistance as required by product managers, sales, and manufacturing departments
- Prepare conference papers on new technology or products
- Maintains documentation for possible patent submission
- Contact gauging equipment, such as calipers, and micrometers
- Vision measurement systems and microscopes.
- PC-compatible personal computer including MS Office
What we'd like you to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering field, Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Three to Five years previous work experience in fiber optic industry or communications systems (This can include cooperative education programs.)
- Working knowledge of fiber optic assemblies, connectors, and testing preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimum direction and supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communications skills with an emphasis on organizing and succinctly conveying ideas
- Ability to evaluate customer needs, functional criteria, and testing results
- Fundamental PC skills with standard MS Office software
- Understanding of and ability to use CAD programs
- Ability to use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) preferred
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred
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