Job Description
Position Description:
The Associate Product Engineer will gain hands-on experience in the product development lifecycle, including qualification of new products, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to customer support and internal process improvements. This position reports to the Product Development Engineering Supervisor.
This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer to grow their skills in product development, while learning from experienced team members in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the testing, evaluation, and qualification of Fiber Optic transceivers and related products.
Support the creation and maintenance of product documentation, including technical requirements and datasheets.
Collaborate with senior engineers and suppliers to troubleshoot basic technical issues and help identify solutions.
Maintain product records and assist in organizing engineering databases.
Learn to use electronic test equipment to perform product validation and diagnostics.
Provide entry-level technical support for internal teams and customers as needed.
Help prepare presentations, reports, and technical data summaries for review by senior staff.
Stay current on basic industry trends and technologies in fiber optics and networking.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to cross-functional projects as assigned.
This role pays between $76-86K
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Required Skills & Experience
Education and Experience:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
Internship or project experience with electronics, fiber optics, or networking is a plus.
Basic understanding of networking platforms and terminology.
Familiarity with reading datasheets, schematics, and technical drawings.
Interest in working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to learn and take initiative on assigned tasks.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
Exposure to fiber optic or telecommunications technologies through coursework or internships.
Experience with tools such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, or other lab equipment.
Familiarity with transceiver coding or basic microcontroller programming.
Personal Traits and Characteristics:
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
Results-driven with ability to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative, innovative, and solution-focused
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.