Product Engineer – Fiber Optic Cable Job in Duncan 29334, South Carolina US
AFL provides industry-leading products and services to the electric utility, broadband, communications, OEM, enterprise, wireless and transit rail markets as well as the emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear, avionics, medical, renewable and intelligent grid. The company's diverse product portfolio includes fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectors, fusion splicers, test equipment and training. AFL's service portfolio includes market-leading positions with the foremost communications companies supporting both the central office and outside plant areas.
Founded in 1984, AFL is proud to offer engineering expertise, exceptional products and reliable service that help our customers improve their critical and electrical infrastructure. AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan. For more information, visit www.AFLglobal.com.
The Product Engineer – Fiber Optic Cable will report to the Product Engineering Manager and may be assigned to different projects as business needs dictate. The position is located at our Duncan, SC corporate office.
The Product Engineer will be part of a high-performing team responsible for the design and development of fiber optic cables and advanced manufacturing technologies. He/she will be responsible for cable design and system integration in support of the manufacturing of fiber optic cables. In addition, he/she will be responsible for ensuring that products are in line with customer requirements along with current manufacturing capabilities.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Designing and execution of new items in current engineering systems
- Develop/Improved Item Engineering/Set-up systems for both accuracy and ease of use
- Maintain database of manufacturing attributes for Scheduling
- Develop and maintain product drawings, specifications, and data sheets
- Interpret Customer Drawings/Specifications and apply to AFL products and processes
- Develop design tools and methodology for fiber optic cables
- Interfacing with various groups like Applications Engineering and Product Management to stream line item development and set-up
- Provide Internal and External customers with cable, applications and fiber expertise as needed
- Other assignments as identified
- Must successfully complete pre-employment assessments, background reference checks
Requirements:
· Bachelors of Engineering (or other related technical discipline)
· 3+ years of working experience (coop experience a consideration)
· 2+ years of experience in a technical industry (cable industry preferred)
· Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access experience. Oracle or other ERP system knowledge is preferred
· Fiber Optic industry experience, especially cable development and/or applications preferred
· Experience in product development/engineering preferred
Competencies for Success:
- Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging environments with limited supervision.
- Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, and teamwork skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills