Principle Fiber Cable Engineer

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

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 Principal Fiber Cable Product Development Engineer. This position will serve as a subject matter expert and will be responsible for the development of new optical fiber cables and solutions. This role will require close collaboration with global cable engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams. You will lead the design, development, analysis and qualification of new products. This position will be based in our R&D Fiber Technology Center facility located in Tucson, AZ and reports to the Engineering Manager. Expected travel would be 25% or less.

You will make a difference in the following ways:

• Manage project development including resources, trials, timelines, deliverables, milestones, and overall engineering communication with internal and external teams.
• Lead development and execution of qualification plan 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.
• Data analysis using MiniTab, or JMP, presentation of test results and determination of next steps.
• Generate Intellectual Property to protect new optical fiber cable designs and solutions.
• Mentor and consult other Fiber Cable Engineering team members to support their projects.
• Coordinate the introductionof products and their implementation for manufacturing with our internal and external suppliers.
• Support the commissioning of new fiber cable materials and manufacturing equipment.
• Write peer-reviewed white papers and participate to conferences and other industry events.

What you bring:

• Education & Experience - Mechanical Engineering degree with knowledge of material science or Chemical Engineering degree with knowledge of mechanical principles and minimum seven (7) years of experience in the development of fiber cable design, development, and testing.
• 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 applications and other digital tools. Team player, experience in fast-paced environment, and attention to details.

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.