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Join Panduit, a leader in fiber optic connectivity and structured cabling solutions, as we develop cutting-edge infrastructure that connects the world. We're looking for a passionate Product Development Engineer to drive innovation in fiber optic connectivity, cable assemblies, and cable management products.
In this role, you'll design, enhance, and sustain industry-leading products through CAD design, prototyping, engineering analysis, product testing, and manufacturing implementation. You'll also lead concept ideation, project planning, and competitive analysis, ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of the industry. Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of fiber optic technology!
What You Will Do
- Product Design & Development: Design and develop innovative fiber optic connectivity, cable assemblies, and structured cabling products.
- Research & Analysis: Conduct research to enhance existing designs and create new solutions.
- Project Management: Lead project planning, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with manufacturing, quality, and product teams to meet specifications.
- Technical Documentation: Develop and analyze engineering drawings, test plans, reports, and manuals.
- Prototyping & Testing: Build prototypes, perform simulations, and conduct testing to validate designs.
- Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve design challenges efficiently.
- Industry & Technology Insights: Stay ahead of industry trends, materials, and technologies to drive innovation.
What You Will Bring
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: 1 year of engineering experience with exposure to 3D parametric CAD software (NX, SolidWorks). Experience with injection molding or sheet metal part design preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of material properties, manufacturing processes, and their role in product design preferred. Familiarity with fiber optic principles and technologies a plus.
- Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, a keen attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively within a large, highly matrixed organization.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Concept Development: Skilled with generating, comparing, and validating concepts.
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance. This role will require you to be in the office 50% of the time (schedule based on manager's discretion).
- Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
- Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
- Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
Compensation: The expected annual base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $95,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Making the connections that matter. Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.
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What We Do
Panduit was born from innovation. In 1955, we launched our first product: Panduct Wiring Duct, a new invention that uniquely organized control panel wiring and allowed new wires to be added quickly and neatly. Since that time Panduit has introduced thousands of problem solving new products and remained committed to providing innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions.
Today, customers look to Panduit as a trusted advisor who works with them to address their most critical business challenges within their Data Center, Enterprise, and Industrial environments. Our proven reputation for quality and technology leadership coupled with a robust ecosystem of partners across the world enables Panduit to deliver comprehensive solutions that unify the physical infrastructure to help our customers achieve operational and financial goals.
