Panduit
Fiber Optics Design Engineer
USA IL Tinley Park Rdg · Full-time
No sponsorship$80k-$100kDetected 30 days ago
PythonMATLABProduct ManagementResearchCommunicationFiber Optics
About the role
- Works under supervision on various engineering project tasks, including performing engineering analysis such as competitive, failure modes and effects, cost, and manufacturing technology assessments.
Responsibilities
- Develop advanced fiber optic connectivity solutions, including connectors, cable assemblies, and high-density interconnect systems.
- Lead products through the full development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to testing and manufacturing release.
- Research emerging technologies and apply innovative solutions to drive product advancement.
- Partner with application engineering teams to understand customer environments, deployment challenges, and real-world use cases.
- Create technical documentation, including specifications, test plans, validation reports, and application notes.
- Bring creative, out-of-the-box thinking to product concepts, designs, and problem-solving.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with optical communication transceivers, high-speed optical links, fundamentals of micro-optics or lens design, and industry standards (IEC, TIA, Telcordia).
Requirements
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Opto-electronics, or Optical Engineering.
- Advanced degrees a strong plus.
- 5 years in related role, with application experience in fiber optic connectivity in datacenter preferred.
- Experience using MATLAB or Python for engineering analysis.
- Experience with product design in 3D CAD preferred.
- Systems: Experience using MATLAB or Python for engineering analysis.
Skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- What We Can Offer You
- Competitive Pay &
- Assists in proposing innovative product features.
- Applies technical expertise within a single discipline, such as mechanical, electronics, software/firmware, materials science, or optics.
- Innovation thrives when engineers are empowered to think differently, experiment boldly, and solve meaningful challenges.
- Our 200,000 sq. ft.
Compensation
- The expected annual base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000.
- Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only.
Benefits
- Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance.
- Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
- Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
- Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Opto-electronics, or Optical Engineering.
Company info
- Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team.
- All roles, including remote positions, require an in-person interview as part of the hiring process.
Equal opportunity
- We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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