Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential Do you enjoy working in an exciting fast-paced collaborative environment Are you interested in working with the worlds most innovative companies to create a more connected world

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - We have deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered manufactured deployed to the highest standards enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises governments big cities and rural towns.

We encourage expect and value creativity thoughtful risk taking openness to change and diverse perspectives. Whether youre a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge or youre new to the workforce and looking for a flexible rewarding and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953) we have opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview

Mechanical design engineer will be responsible for carrying out mechanical design duties within the New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering department including design research prototyping engineering documentation cost estimating and process improvement via LEAN principles. Mechanical design engineers report to the NPI engineering manager and collaborate with R&D design manufacturing and purchasing teams on design projects.

Responsibilities

• Duties include architecting developing and implementing mechanical design solutions supporting manufacturing of electro-optical subsea amplifiers Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs) and fiber optic data transmission terminal equipment.
• Mechanical design position involves technical problem solving innovation through creative technical solutions and clear communication of findings to team members.
• Ability to create designs in both PTC Creo and SOLIDWORKS environments.
• Research new materials and methods of development.
• Organize and maintain new and existing engineering drawings.
• Construct prototypes and confirm/defend designs through rigorous technical review.
• Perform physical testing on design prototypes.
• Ensure designs adhere to applicable industry and business standards.
• Ability to drive complex problems to root cause; and implement effective solutions which make both engineering and business sense are essential with this position.
• Opportunity to work in a friendly work environment with a team dedicated and passionate about craftsmanship innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• This position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills for interfacing with internal and external organizations as required to perform job responsibilities.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering required. MS preferred.
• Expert knowledge of PTC Creo and SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD design environments.
• Strong experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Solid knowledge of mechanical design principles.
• Experience with 3D printing/additive manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of plastic and metal fabrication processes.
• Ability to coordinate and interface with manufacturing suppliers machine shops etc.
• Understanding of machine shop tool technology.
• Experience converting 3D CAD drawings to 3D printed designs with various materials o Impeccable attention to detail.
  • Experience with electro-optical manufacturing processes.
• Experience within design team environment.
  • Knowledge of Oracle based ERP systems in support of manufacturing processes.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Candidates for positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our selection procedure is based on local state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to: competitive salaries medical dental vision life and disability insurance coverages FSA HSA generous vacation paid sick leave paid parental leave paid holidays tuition reimbursement adoption assistance and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally some positions may be eligible for shift differential.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

We are committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age color disability ethnicity marital status national origin race religion gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

We engineer manufacture and install subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality reliability and value SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the worlds digital infrastructure. While the companys origins date back to the mid-19^th century we have deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

CORE VALUES

Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation