Applications Engineer
US Conec - Hickory, North Carolina, United States, 28601
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US Conec is seeking a skilled and customer-focused Description
About the Role:
US Conec is seeking a skilled and customer-focused
Applications Engineer
to support the development and deployment of fiber optic connectivity solutions. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in mechanical, electrical, or optical engineering and experience working with fiber optic connectors, cable assemblies, or termination processes. You will work closely with customers, sales teams, and R&D to drive product adoption, provide hands-on support, and ensure technical success from concept through commercialization.
If you are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and enjoy working directly with customers in the high-growth fiber optics industry, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical support to customers on fiber optic connector assembly, product applications, and performance issues Collaborate with customers, sales, and engineering teams to develop and implement new products and processes Design experiments and create test plans for root-cause analysis, product validation, and process improvement Participate in new product introductions by advising on connector configurations, documenting results, and supporting industrialization Lead or support internal Applications Engineering projects that improve systems, efficiency, or technical capability Represent US Conec in industry organizations, technical conferences, and webinars Maintain and manage project schedules and provide regular updates through written reports and meetings Analyze data from optical tests and mechanical measurements using statistical and visualization tools
Tools And Technologies Used
Optical test equipment, fiber termination tools, microscopes, environmental chambers Vision measurement systems and contact gauges (e.g., calipers, micrometers) Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Data analysis software (e.g., JMP, MATLAB, Minitab) ERP and project collaboration tools
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Optical Engineering (required) 5+ years of experience in the fiber optics, cable, or connectivity industry (preferred) Strong technical understanding of fiber optic connector systems, optical performance, and mechanical design principles Experience supporting customers and working in cross-functional teams (required) Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly Strong time management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in engineering statistics and data analysis Demonstrated ability to plan experiments, interpret results, and draw actionable conclusions Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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