US Conec, Ltd.
Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.
US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.
Overview
At US Conec, we're proud to be a global leader in high-density fiber-optic connector solutions, with over 30 years of experience in precision engineering, injection molding, and plastics manufacturing. As a Senior Design/Development Engineer – Fiber Optic Connectors, you'll have the exciting opportunity to design and develop next-generation connector products, lead independent development projects, and mentor our talented technicians and engineers as we push the boundaries of optical performance together!
Responsibilities
- Design and develop fiber-optic connectors and their components using injection-molded parts, machined components, and 3D-printed prototypes.
- Plan, direct, and execute new product development and qualification projects, managing schedules, resources, and status reporting.
- Maintain project timelines and communicate progress through engaging meetings, informative reports, and dynamic presentations.
- Collaborate with our R&D technicians to conduct testing, data analysis, and thorough documentation.
- Analyze test results and technician feedback to iterate on design and process improvements.
- Coordinate with Product Management, Development, and Applications Engineering to deliver cost-effective solutions that truly meet our customer requirements.
- Provide valuable technical support to our Product Management, Sales, and Manufacturing teams on connector design, testing, and system performance.
- Maintain expertise in materials, injection-molding considerations, and industry processes.
- Develop and nurture strategic supplier relationships for new component and process development.
- Prepare conference papers or trade-journal articles on exciting new technologies and products.
- Maintain documentation for patent filings and act as the go-to technical resource for fiber, cable, connector, and hardware issues.
- Propose and champion innovative product ideas to expand US Conec’s connector portfolio.
- Use contact gauging equipment (calipers, micrometers), vision measurement systems, optical microscopes, and PC-based tools (MS Office) to validate and document designs.
Must Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in a related engineering role, with 3–5 years in the fiber-optic or communications systems industry (co-op and internship experience counts!).
- Proven ability to work independently, lead projects, and mentor technicians and engineers.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to organize and convey complex ideas succinctly.
- Proficiency with CAD software and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office.
Nice to Haves
- Hands-on experience with fiber-optic (or copper) assemblies, connectors, and testing.
- Understanding of statistical analysis methods.
- Exposure to patent preparation and technical publications.
What We Offer
- A competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential.
- Four weeks of PTO, plus paid holidays and community/STEM outreach days.
- Health, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match and planning resources.
- A collaborative, team-based culture that fuels innovation.
- Employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements.
- Career development opportunities and a supportive environment to grow your skills.
US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Join US Conec today and be part of a team that values each other, promotes innovation and growth, and strives to exceed customer expectations in everything we do.
US Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in a related engineering role
- 3-5 years of experience in the fiber-optic or communications systems industry
- Ability to work independently, lead projects, and mentor technicians and engineers
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficiency with CAD software
- Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office
- Hands-on experience with fiber-optic or copper assemblies, connectors, and testing
- Understanding of statistical analysis methods
- Exposure to patent preparation and technical publications
US Conec Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about US Conec and has not been reviewed or approved by US Conec.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Job postings consistently advertise a minimum of four weeks of PTO plus paid holidays. This establishes a generous time-off baseline across many roles.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Company materials state base pay plus variable bonus for all employees, with postings citing performance-based bonus potential and employee recognition programs. This signals a structured incentive component embedded in total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Current postings routinely include medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families. This indicates comprehensive core health coverage as a standard offering.
US Conec Insights
What We Do
With over 30 years of proven innovation, US Conec continues to redefine the optical interconnect industry with next generation high density connectivity solutions. US Conec designs, develops, and manufactures industry leading technology solutions for data center structured cabling, public network, on-board interconnect, industrial and military markets worldwide. The company’s key product developments include MT ferrules, MTP® brand MPO connectors, MTP® PRO solutions, MXC® connectors, PRIZM® LightTurn® and PRIZM® MT lensed ferrule technology, ELiMENT™ single fiber connectors, VSFF MDC and MMC connectors, Fast-Track™ connectors, IBC™ fiber-optic cleaning solutions, termination equipment, high precision optical packaging components, and customized precision interconnect solutions.
