PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

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Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Job Summary:

Belden Inc. is currently seeking a Fiber Cable Product Development Engineer II for the Broadband Solutions group. This position will work on the development of new optical fiber cables including microcable, aerial cables, dropcable assemblies and other access and distribution solutions. This role will require close partnership with global cable engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams. You will support the definition of product requirements and product qualification through commercialization. This position will be based in our R&D and manufacturing headquarters located in Tucson, AZ and reports to the Engineering Manager. Expected travel would be 25% or less.

You will make an impact in the following way:

• Work with Sales, Application Engineering and Product Line Managers, to gather voice of the customer, generate and evaluate new opportunities.
• Generate Intellectual Property toprotect new optical fiber cable designs and solutions.
• Support development and execution of qualification plans for new optical fiber cable designs meeting and/or exceeding customer requirements and fiber cable standards requirements in a timely and safe manner to contribute to the growth of the team and Belden's business units.
• Manage project development including resources, timelines, deliverables, milestones, and overall engineering communication with internal and external teams.
• Develop and run design of experiment to develop new models and calculation tools.
• Coordinate the introduction of products and their implementation for manufacturing with our internal and external suppliers.
• Support manufacturing team and quality team with troubleshooting any material or processing issue.

What you bring:

• Education & Experience - Mechanical Engineering degree with knowledge of material science or Chemical Engineering degree with knowledge of mechanical principles and minimum three (3) years of experience in the development of cable design.
• Knowledge - Knowledge in optical fiber and proficient use of 3D CAD and simulation in SolidWorks software
• Skills - Proven execution in product development process and plastics extrusion
• We Reach for Greatness - Proficient skills in presentation, planning, and documentation using Microsoft office applicationsand other digital tools. Team player, experience in fast-paced environment, and attention to details.

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Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.