Facilities Engineer II

Requisition Number: 74814

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope of Position:

In this position you will provide the leadership to plan / scope, coordinate and control complex projects involving multiple disciplines for Optical Fiber and Cable manufacturing processes worldwide, improving our ability to understand and control these processes services and thereby meeting our manufacturing objectives. You will also solve state of the art manufacturing problems requiring sophisticated engineering approaches, computational procedures, and broad engineering and scientific knowledge. You will act as the principal lead on one or more projects and provide technical leadership on facilities projects.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Propose, plan (scope), and implement projects requiring engineering analysis and modeling.
• Define the scope, key activities, and method of evaluation on projects.
• Provide technical leadership on one or more projects. Primary technical leadership on Facilities Process systems with collaboration from senior engineers. Project management will be required on a wide variety of projects and not restricted to only Facilities Process related systems.
• Effectively communicate plans, progress, and problems to all concerned parties.
• Document results.
• Ensures coordination and interaction with other organizations that are involved in the projects.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or similar degree required. 
• 4+ years of field engineering experience.
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Travel Requirement:

Your travel could be as much as 25-50% and could include international travel. Travel duration is based on project work. 

Required Skills:

• Understanding of project management fundamentals
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively under supervision.
• Experience working with suppliers, contractors, technical staff
• Skilled at reading and interpreting drawings diagrams
• Can identify potential problems and offer corrective or preventative actions.

Soft Skills:

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills for working within cross-functional groups and diverse teams
• Initiative taking and eager to contribute to projects while seeking guidance from senior engineers.
• Detailed-oriented and diligent in ensuring accuracy and safety in design and implementation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $81,602.00 - $112,204.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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