Development Engineer

Job Description

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:

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.

Full-time