PRINCIPAL FIBER CABLE ENGINEER

Job Summary :

Belden Inc. is currently seeking a Principal Fiber Cable Engineer for the Broadband Solutions group. This position will serve as a subject matter expert and will be responsible for the design of optical fiber cables including micro cable, aerial cables, drop cable assemblies and other access and distribution solutions.

This role will require close collaboration with global cable engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams. You will lead the definition of product requirements and product qualification through commercialization.

This position will be based in our R&D and manufacturing headquarters located in Syracuse, NY and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Expected travel would be 20% or less.

You will make a difference in the following ways :

• Collaborate with Sales, Application Engineering and Product Line Managers, to gather voice of the customer, generate and evaluate new opportunities.
• Generate Intellectual Property to protect new optical fiber cable designs and solutions.
• Develop and execute qualification plan for new optical fiber cable designs meeting and / or exceeding customer 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.
• Coordinate the introduction of products and their implementation for manufacturing with our internal and external suppliers.
• Prepare and manage experimental trials on cable extrusion lines.
• Mentor other Fiber Cable Engineering team members.

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 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 applications and other digital tools.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $100,600-$151,000, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.

This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting.

Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health / dental / vision, long term / short term disability, life insurance, HSA / FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

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.

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.