Job Summary:

Leading the design and implementation of advanced fiber optic connectivity solutions, including next-generation products and customer-driven enhancements. Providing strategic, hands-on expertise to drive innovation with deep technical knowledge and strong market insights

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design and implementation of fiber optic connectivity solutions, focusing on products such as fiber optic connectors, adapters, and inside/outside plant cable assemblies for the Telecom Service Provider, Enterprise, and Hyperscale markets.
• Analyze market trends to align product designs with future demands, contributing to strategic growth and portfolio expansion.
• Act as a technical liaison for Sales, supporting customer inquiries, solution design discussions, and custom product requests.
• Collaborate on new product concepts and enhancements, contributing innovative ideas for next-generation connectivity solutions.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure product reliability, durability, and performance meet high standards.
• Provide guidance on large and small projects utilizing the Stage-Gate process, including gate reviews, technical updates, and communication with commercial and business teams.
• Engage with external customers, suppliers, and internal teams (business development, corporate technology, manufacturing, quality, and testing) to align project goals and ensure seamless execution.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience with fiber optic connectivity products for indoor and outdoor applications, including various assemblies, connectors, and distribution solutions
• Strong expertise in fiber optic connectivity solutions for ISP/OSP applications, standards, and industry trends.
• Proficiency in CAD software and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset for delivering hands-on solutions.
• Effective communication skills for working with Sales, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, high-integrity individual able to excel in challenging environments with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites and trade shows for product support and market engagement
• Knowledge of the U.S. Patent System is a plus

Competencies:

• Technical Expertise: Proficient in the design and development of advanced connectivity solutions within the fiber optics industry.
• Strategic Insight: Anticipates market trends, aligning product development with evolving customer needs.
• Innovation & Creativity: Skilled in generating new product ideas and refining existing designs to enhance functionality and customer value.
• Customer-Focused: Ability to understand and meet customer requirements, supporting Sales and customer investigations.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive and efficient in identifying challenges and implementing solutions.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills for seamless collaboration with Sales, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Project Management: Experienced in managing multiple projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Occasionally required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Pay Transparency: The starting annual salary for this opportunity ranges from $130,000-$150,000. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance. Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

Company will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.