Sr. Fiber Engineer

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At a Glance Position Description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Fiber Engineer with experience in mechanical design engineering to join the Data Power & Control in New London, CT or Conover, NC
. The Sr. Fiber Engineer is responsible for the design of opto‑mechanical components and assemblies, including product test validation for new products, product enhancements, and VAVE/cost savings. Works individually or as part of a design team to develop, evaluate, and validate product designs and specifications. Also conducts design reviews, validates and approves documentation packages, preproduction builds, and production transfer. Provides mentor guidance and support to engineering team members across disciplines.

What

Will You Do?

• Provide direction and project management for opto‑mechanical design and test validation efforts. Work closely with Product Marketing, Manufacturing and other Engineering personnel during product conceptualization phases and throughout the project phases.
• Work closely with Project Management to schedule, track and maintain up-to-date project schedules and milestone due‑date requirements.
• Provide maintenance of existing opto‑mechanical products and documentation (design improvements, VAVE cost savings, etc.) and product databases through the Engineering Change process.
• Design and develop opto‑mechanical systems and customized solutions, utilizing many methods such as injection molding, metal forming, casting, and extrusion processes.
• Utilize 2D and 3D Solid Works CAD systems to perform detailed design analysis, including kinematic and kinetic, structural, thermal and finite element analysis methods.
• Provide mechanical materials and tooling DFMA cost studies. Work with appropriate vendors to develop cost effective realization of design.
• Work with Product Management to develop technical Product Requirements specifications and quality assurance protocols.
• Initiate, lead, and participate in cross‑functional opto‑mechanical design reviews with other engineering, manufacturing, and marketing personnel.
• Coordinate rapid prototype validation requirements with internal Tooling Manager and Outside Design supplier.
• Provide detailed test report summaries and analysis for all product test validation requirements.
• Participation in standard bodies (TIA, IEC, etc.) a plus.
• Perform other similar and related duties as required.

Salary Range: $107,000‑$120,000

Benefit Highlights: LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short‑term and long‑term disability benefit plans, above‑benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, MSME preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of related product engineering work experience.
• Five plus years minimum design experience in mechanical design and/or opto‑mechanical systems required.
• Leadership and project management skills and experience required. Some manufacturing experience desired.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Extensive

Experience with Solid Works 2D/3D modeling software

• 5+ years opto‑mechanical or mechanical system design experience
• Enterprise PDM knowledge
• Solid Works Professional Mechanical Design proficiency
• Proficiency with Solid Works Simulation
• Product compliance and Environmental Process knowledge
• Utilization of DFMA tools to reduce product complexity and cost

Experience With Device‑level Physical Packaging & Production Processes

• Materials design (Plastic, metals, composites)
• Manufacturing Process knowledge
• MIG & TIG welding
• Powder coat paint processes
• IMD, IML, screen‑print, pad‑print decorative techniques
• Anodize and Electrolysis‑coating processes

Preferred Knowledge And/or Experience With Product Engineering Requirements

• Experience and expertise with fiber optic product design and related standards for domestic and international markets, with an emphasis on fiber optic connector design
• Knowledge in fiber…