Senior Design/Development Engineer

US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.

• →Design and develop fiber-optic connectors and their components using injection-molded parts, machined components, and 3D-printed prototypes.
• →Plan, direct, and execute new product development and qualification projects, managing schedules, resources, and status reporting.
• →Maintain project timelines and communicate progress through engaging meetings, informative reports, and dynamic presentations.
• →Collaborate with our R&D technicians to conduct testing, data analysis, and thorough documentation.
• →Analyze test results and technician feedback to iterate on design and process improvements.
• →Coordinate with Product Management, Development, and Applications Engineering to deliver cost-effective solutions that truly meet our customer requirements.
• →Provide valuable technical support to our Product Management, Sales, and Manufacturing teams on connector design, testing, and system performance.
• →Maintain expertise in materials, injection-molding considerations, and industry processes.
• →Develop and nurture strategic supplier relationships for new component and process development.
• →Prepare conference papers or trade-journal articles on exciting new technologies and products.
• →Maintain documentation for patent filings and act as the go-to technical resource for fiber, cable, connector, and hardware issues.
• →Propose and champion innovative product ideas to expand US Conec’s connector portfolio.
• →Use contact gauging equipment (calipers, micrometers), vision measurement systems, optical microscopes, and PC-based tools (MS Office) to validate and document designs.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a related engineering role, with 3–5 years in the fiber-optic or communications systems industry (co-op and internship experience counts!).
• Proven ability to work independently, lead projects, and mentor technicians and engineers.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to organize and convey complex ideas succinctly.
• Proficiency with CAD software and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Hands-on experience with fiber-optic (or copper) assemblies, connectors, and testing.
• Understanding of statistical analysis methods.
• Exposure to patent preparation and technical publications.

 US Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics