Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Development Engineer for our client in the Manufacturing domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.
Duration: Full-time
Location: Hickory, NC (Onsite)
Salary: $80,000-$90,000/Annually
Role: Development Engineer
Primary Skills: Engineering
Role Description: The Development Engineer must have 4+ years of experience. In this role, you will design and develop cutting-edge fiber optic connectors focusing on performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
You will work with plastic injection molded parts, machined components, and 3D printed prototypes to create connectors that push the boundaries of optical performance.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop fiber optical connectors and their components
- Supports product improvement efforts and projects as needed
- Optimize designs using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Tolerance analysis.
- Develops a working knowledge of injection molding materials used in the product sets
- Work cooperatively with other engineers to provide feedback and assist in product design iterations.
- Works with R&D technicians to conduct project testing, analysis, and documentation
- Provide process and/or equipment training to technicians as required
- Provide regular project updates through meetings and other written and verbal communications.
- Provide technical assistance as required by product managers, sales, and manufacturing departments
- Prepare conference papers on new technology or products
- Maintains documentation for possible patent submission
Equipment you will use:
- Contact gauging equipment, such as calipers, and micrometers
- Vision measurement systems and microscopes.
- PC-compatible personal computer including MS Office
Requirements:
What we'd like you to have
- Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering field, Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Three to Five years previous work experience in fiber optic industry or communications systems (This can include cooperative education programs.)
- Working knowledge of fiber optic assemblies, connectors, and testing preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimum direction and supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communications skills with an emphasis on organizing and succinctly conveying ideas
- Ability to evaluate customer needs, functional criteria, and testing results
- Fundamental PC skills with standard MS Office software
- Understanding of and ability to use CAD programs
- Ability to use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) preferred
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Technical or Engineering field, Mechanical Engineering.
Experience: Minimum 4+ years of experience
Relocation: This position will cover relocation expenses
Travel: No
Local Preferred: Yes
Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)
Recruiter Name: Devyanshu Pawar
Recruiter Phone: 412-490-7931
Benefits:
This is a direct hire position, and the hired applicant will receive our client’s benefits package.
Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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