Principal Design Engineer (Optical Interconnector)
Principal Design Engineer (Fiber Optic Connectivity Solutions) Ref: HN*******
A leading general company in optical interconnect solutions is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to join their fast-growing environment.
You will take ownership of new product design initiatives, support enhancements to existing products and manufacturing drawings, and provide guidance to junior engineers.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in engineering principles, excellent communication skills, and at least 10 years' experience in fibre optic connector or optic connector design.
TYPE:
Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS:
TBD
SALARY:
Competitive DOE
START:
TBD
Location:
Ideally one of the following, but fully remote arrangements can also be considered:
BENEFITS:
Competitive
Ability to apply advanced knowledge of engineering principles and take a concept design and make it reality
Conduct thorough reviews of engineering designs, ensuring they meet company standards, industry regulations, and best practices.
Work closely with design, development, and product teams to provide feedback and recommendations for improvements.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
Informs others proactively about developments or issues that affect projects, and their ability to meet commitments
Design and develop new products while working with Legal department on patents and patent clearances.
Generate alternative solutions to problems or processes
Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the assigned individuals in the Engineering department including assigning responsibilities, tracking progress and evaluating work assigned
Lead assigned projects and develop project plans, coordinating schedules and timelines within their team to ensure deliverables are met according to assigned schedule
Responsible for teaching and mentoring others in the department their applied engineering knowledge and principles
Travel with Sales and Product Managers as needed to provide design concepts
Work with Supply Chain and develop samples and parts delivery schedule timelines.
Prepare and present progress reports at meetings
Keeping stakeholders informed about project developments, risks, and milestones to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
Contributing to the organization's intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent filings.
Assist Engineering Manager with personnel decisions and performance reviews
Principal Design Engineer Ideal Candidate:
Bachelor's degree required (Science or Engineering major preferred)
At least 10 years' experience in fiber optics or optical connector design required
6+ years direct working experience in 3D CAD knowledge is required (Solidworks preferred)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written – must interface successfully with other engineers, non-technical employees and with customers
Plastics background a plus
Ability to travel internationally and domestically as needed
Computer experience including all Microsoft Office software programs
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
*When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: HN*******) at the top of your message.
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