R&D Product Engineer
Job Description:
How You'll Help Us Connect the World:
Our Cable Connectivity Solutions Team provides innovative fiber optic and copper cable and connectivity solutions for use in data centers, business enterprises, telecommunications, cable television and residential broadband networks.
Our team is expanding and hiring a Product Engineer for the Research and Development Fiber Cable Engineering group in Claremont, NC. The Engineering team provides innovation and support for the various fiber cable families offered by CommScope, including Premises, Indoor/Outdoor, and Outdoor Fiber cables. This position will also provide the opportunity to work with many other functional groups within CommScope, including Product Management, Field Application Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and Quality.
Required Qualifications for Consideration:
- Required Qualifications for Consideration:
Bachelors degree or higher in a related technical engineering curriculum (mechanical, electrical, etc.)
Experience working in the fiber optic cable manufacturing industry with the design and manufacturing of fiber ribbons and ribbon fiber cable.
5+ years of related experience.
Sound safety and quality principles.
Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products.
Creative, analytical technical problem-solver.
Ability to interface with Manufacturing personnel and coordinate development work in a manufacturing environment.
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and balance day-to-day activities with project activities.
Able to work independently and productively with little supervision.
Able to work in cross-functional teams.
Professional and assertive communication skills.
10% of travel within U.S.
You Will Excite Us If You Have:
- Experience with fiber ribbons and ribbon fiber cable
- Creative, analytical, and technical problem solver.
- Ability to collaborate with manufacturing personnel and coordinate development efforts in a manufacturing environment.
- Capable of working in cross-functional teams.
- Professional and assertive communication skills.
The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Companys Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, paid vacation (prorated based on start date), and other leave options.
Required Skills:
Operations Connectivity Cables Computer Skills Options Balance Telecommunications Hiring Product Management Participation Purchasing Travel Communication Skills Insurance Manufacturing Research Design Engineering Business Microsoft Office Communication Management