Senior Design Engineer - Cable & Connectivity

Belden Inc•Town of De Witt, NY

1d•$105,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

PPC a Belden Brand is currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer. This will be responsible for the design of new products and implementing cost reductions to existing products. This position reports to the Director of Fiber Cable & Connectivity Development and on-site in Syracuse.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with five (5) years of design experience in a Mechanical or Electromechanical field
Experience with fiber optic cable, connectors, cable assemblies, enclosures and interconnect products
Knowledge of high speed manufacturing equipment and capability such as automated assembly machines, screw machine and CNC
Proficiency in SolidWorks or other 3D CAD Platforms
Well-developed organization skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while upholding quality standards

Responsibilities

Develop next-generation optical connectivity solutions for broadband networks that meet market and company margin goals.
Serve as the technical expert cooperating with Sales, Product Management, and Global Manufacturing teams to evaluate design trade-offs, troubleshoot production failures, and resolve complex customer requirements.
Drive market competitiveness by leading the design, value engineering, and cost-optimization of next-generation fiber optic cables, connectors, and passive optical network (PON) components, significantly reducing costs while maintaining strict optical performance and compliance standards.
Advance connector tech by executing projects from initial concept through design validation, qualification, and commercialization.
Define environmental and mechanical qualification testing to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.
Develop market knowledge and skill set to stay current with market trends, product application and competitive products.
Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
Act as the primary engineering point of contact for Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Tier-1 broadband service providers.