Vice President, Technology

Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.

USConec, 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 USConec, 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.

US Conec is seeking a Vice President, Optical Interconnect Technology to lead research and development, product technology strategy, and next-generation product development for passive optical interconnect solutions, including MT ferrules, multifiber connectors, and related optical connectivity products. As a key member of the executive leadership team, this role will drive innovation, technology commercialization, and engineering excellence while partnering closely with product management, operations, manufacturing, and commercial teams to accelerate growth and strengthen US Conec’s leadership in the optical connectivity industry.

• Lead global research and development efforts focused on next-generation passive optical interconnect technologies, precision ferrules, and multifiber connector solutions
• Develop and execute short- and long-term technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives, market trends, customer needs, and growth strategies
• Establish and communicate a clear technology vision that advances innovation, manufacturability, product performance, and competitive differentiation
• Partner with executive leadership to define R&D priorities, technology investments, and future technical capabilities
• Drive product and process innovation initiatives across engineering and manufacturing functions
• Identify, evaluate, and commercialize emerging technologies, breakthrough products, and intellectual property opportunities
• Oversee new product development programs from concept through commercialization and high-volume production
• Ensure products meet performance, quality, reliability, regulatory, and industry-standard requirements
• Establish best practices for product design, engineering processes, design validation, and reliability testing
• Advance engineering excellence through process optimization, precision molding technologies, manufacturing innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers, suppliers, research institutions, industry organizations, and development partners
• Monitor competitive technologies, industry trends, and market developments to inform strategic planning and innovation efforts
• Represent US Conec at customer engagements, technical forums, industry conferences, standards organizations, and strategic partnership meetings
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering, R&D, and innovation teams while supporting succession planning and leadership development
• Contribute to corporate strategy, budgeting, capital planning, and resource allocation as a member of the executive leadership team
• Leverage customer insights, market intelligence, and technical expertise to guide strategic decision-making and R&D investments

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline
• 15+ years of experience in fiber optic components, passive optical devices, optical connectivity, optical connectors, or precision optical interconnect…