Electrical Engineer & Testing Supervisor - fiber optic and copper connectivity solutions

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWhat you will be doing:

• Develop copper product components for Category 5E/6/6A/8 structured cabling market.
• Perform RF simulations to evaluate performance of copper product prototypes.
• Validate simulations with test and measurement using VNA, S-parameters, TDR, etc.
• Create PCB layouts and board designs for manufacturability.
• Provide input on other copper components including contact arrays and IDCs.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers for electromechanical design.
• Architect cost-efficient designs for manufacturability.
• Support product entry into manufacturing.
• Develop intellectual property and submit IP disclosures to Patent Attorney.
• Use HFSS, Designer, and other EM CAD methods to make the design process more efficient and effective.
• Interact with relevant standards bodies such as TIA and IEEE to drive new and emerging technologies.
• Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, components, products, or systems compliant with industry standards.
• Support customer and R&D projects with a focus on materials and components for manufacturability.
• Develop, prepare, and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for complete systems and subsystems.
• Prepare detailed schematic designs and PCB layouts.
• End-to-end validation of fiber optic assemblies for high-reliability electrical and communication systems.
• Lead installation, splicing, and end-to-end validation of fiber optic assemblies for high-reliability electrical and communication systems.
• Promote our service excellence and quality.
• Provide excellent service to customers; build strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focus on quality and positive solutions; communicate respectfully; demonstrate compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.
• Champion our mission, vision, and values; comply with policies and procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.
• Supervise the Test and Measurement Engineer.
• Exercise appropriate judgment regarding various projects as assigned.
• Comply with internal pricing guides and all applicable laws and regulations, including ISO and SOX.

Experience you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field and 5+ years’ experience.
• Excellent computer skills required with familiarity and skill in software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and HTML.
• RF simulation and optimization tools experience.
• Experience designing in an engineering environment and with PC-based schematic capture and development software.
• Capable of RF tuning to meet performance specifications.
• Strong understanding of RF design principles and active and passive components.
• Must have S-parameter measurement and calibration techniques.
• Hands-on experience performing S-parameter measurements.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and completely.
• Ability to rapidly prototype new ideas and concepts.
• Ability to drive several projects to completion simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Must have a strong understanding of filters, antennas, transmission lines, and general RF hardware.
• Experience with networking protocols – TCP/IP.
• Ability to plan, layout, and execute complex work programs, functions, and operations.
• Data Center hardware (Cabinets, Cabling, Network, and Server/Storage hardware) experience and thermal concept knowledge.
• Printed circuit development with schematics and component selection.
• Thermal management and energy efficiency using low power system development.
• Ability to understand and implement quality procedures.