Mechanical Design Engineer - OFS FITEL LLC : Job Details

OFS has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.We currently seek a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our division located in Avon, CT, and help support our continued business growth. As part of the Avon Engineering team, this position is responsible for the design and development of new production equipment for our facility and production operations.Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Based on internal customer specifications, design and develop machine equipment for the manufacture of glass optical fiber and cable, in project team environment, as individual contributor or leader.
• Work closely with electrical controls engineering, maintenance and production teams to provide support on equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support equipment and process modification and upgrading.
• Develop and maintain detail drawings, BOM's and manuals.
• Creation of machine user manuals, set-up and maintenance procedures.

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or technology
• Knowledge of engineering principles, i.e. stress, deflection and motor size requirement calculations.
• Working knowledge of machine components; bearings, couplings, gears, actuators, motors, chains, spindles, springs, ball screws, pneumatics, welding/sheet metal fabrication & machining processes.
• Experience with inspection, metrology, and material specification.
• Mechanical detailing/checking and specifying tolerances.
• 3D Solid Modeling (SolidWorks preferred)
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical design issues.
• Machine shop experience a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Project Management.
• Constructive working relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to develop creative solutions.
• Self-driven for excellence.
• Strong sense to recognize achievable equipment optimization and improvement.
• Must be able to make engineering assembly and detail drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Working at OFS means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan.Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply directly at www.ofsoptics.com/careers. Please Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.OFS, a Georgia based global company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.