Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

Mechanical design engineer will be responsible for carrying out mechanical design duties within the New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering department, including design, research, prototyping, engineering documentation, cost estimating, and process improvement via LEAN principles. Mechanical design engineers report to the NPI engineering manager and collaborate with R&D design, manufacturing, and purchasing teams on design projects.

Responsibilities  

• Duties include architecting, developing, and implementing mechanical design solutions supporting manufacturing of electro-optical subsea amplifiers, Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs), and fiber optic data transmission terminal equipment.
• Mechanical design position involves technical problem solving, innovation through creative technical solutions, and clear communication of findings to team members.
• Ability to create designs in both PTC Creo and SOLIDWORKS environments.
• Research new materials and methods of development.
• Organize and maintain new and existing engineering drawings.
• Construct prototypes and confirm/defend designs through rigorous technical review.
• Perform physical testing on design prototypes.
• Ensure designs adhere to applicable industry and business standards.
• Ability to drive complex problems to root cause; and, implement effective solutions which make both engineering and business sense are essential with this position.
• Opportunity to work in a friendly work environment with a team dedicated and passionate about craftsmanship, innovation, and quality.

Qualifications

• This position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills for interfacing with internal and external organizations as required to perform job responsibilities.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering required. MS preferred.
• Expert knowledge of PTC Creo and SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD design environments.
• Strong experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (G,D&T).
• Solid knowledge of mechanical design principles.
• Experience with 3D printing/additive manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of plastic and metal fabrication processes.
• Ability to coordinate and interface with manufacturing suppliers, machine shops, etc.
• Understanding of machine shop tool technology.
• Experience converting 3D CAD drawings to 3D printed designs with various materials o Impeccable attention to detail.
  • Experience with electro-optical manufacturing processes.
• Experience within design team environment.
  • Knowledge of Oracle based ERP systems in support of manufacturing processes.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19^th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation