Engineer, R&D Product

CommScope • Claremont, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related technical engineering curriculum (mechanical, electrical, etc.)
• Five or more years of experience in the fiber optic cable manufacturing industry, focusing on the design and production of fiber optic cables.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and balance day-to-day activities with project activities.
• 10% of travel within U.S.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of new fiber optic cable products, including development of materials, physical construction, and process optimization in collaboration with other groups.
• Able to manage projects using CommScope's project management system.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for both internal and external technical support of fiber optic cable products, encompassing domestic and international business.
• Responsible for developing, scheduling, and implementing projects.
• Participation in industry standards development.
• Develop cable test plans, analyze the data, and create test reports.
• Routinely display initiative in achieving goals and objectives focused on cost reduction and innovation.
• Support our factories and able to work between our Claremont and Catawba N.C. facilities.

Benefits

• 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 Company’s 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees