NPI 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, and maintained 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

The qualified candidate will support new product development (NPD) and introduction (NPI) efforts within the SubCom Wet Plant organization.  New products will include cable, cable joints, repeater couplings and related products.  As part of New Product Development and Introduction projects, the candidate will oversee equipment procurement, process development trials, product testing, and data analysis.  New products will include high fiber count cables and aluminum power conductor products. 

Responsibilities

• Interpret cable, joint, and coupling product requirements and develop processes for high yield manufacture.
• Work with equipment and material suppliers to scope, quote, and purchase necessary equipment and materials for New Product Introduction.
• Work with SubCom Operations and Facilities teams to install and commission new equipment.
• Develop testing methods and trials to test and qualify new products. 
• Coordinate with Production Planning and Operations groups to schedule and run trials.
• Analyze trial and test data and to determine process and product capabilities.
• Document process parameters and product certification tests to insure product conformance.

Qualifications

• Minimum four-year degree in an Engineering discipline.  A concentration in, or prior experience with, plastics or materials is preferred.
• Prior experience in the wire and cable industry would be a plus.  For example, cable manufacturing processes, cable test methods, and fiber optics.
• Organizational skills to manage equipment procurement, process development, trial execution, and testing programs.
• Mathematical and analytical skills required to perform technical duties.
• Understanding and use of statistical processing techniques for cable process evaluation.
• Basic ability to use mechanical and electrical measuring equipment (ex. micrometers, calipers, ohm meter, thermocouples).
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) writing instructions and reports.  Drafting experience (AutoCAD or other) would be a plus.
• Familiarity with cable testing equipment such as tensile testers, load cells, optical power meters, and temperature chamber equipment.  Experience with automated data acquisition equipment would be a plus.

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 on the basis of 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. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation