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.

Process Engineer - Fiber Optic Assembly & Termination

Overview

US Conec is seeking a Process Engineer to support the development, qualification, industrialization, and continuous improvement of fiber optic connector assembly and termination processes. This role partners closely with Applications Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Product Management, Global Sales, customers, and equipment suppliers to create capable, repeatable, and well-documented manufacturing processes that drive product quality and performance.

Responsibilities

Develop expertise in fiber optic connector assembly and termination processes, including equipment, materials, process variables, measurement methods, and sources of variation
Support the development, validation, and industrialization of new and existing manufacturing processes for fiber optic connectivity products
Design and execute process characterization, verification, validation, and capability studies to ensure process performance and compliance with customer and industry requirements
Plan and conduct engineering experiments to evaluate process settings, materials, equipment interactions, and manufacturing methods
Analyze process and product performance data, including insertion loss, return loss, ferrule quality, and end-face geometry, using statistical and engineering methodologies
Investigate process-related quality issues and support root-cause analysis for manufacturing concerns, qualification failures, and customer-reported issues
Develop and maintain process maps that identify critical inputs, outputs, controls, measurement points, and opportunities for process improvement
Perform tolerance analyses to assess the impact of process, equipment, material, and dimensional variation on product quality and optical performance
Support engineering change management activities for new or modified processes, tooling, equipment, and documentation
Evaluate fiber optic termination and assembly equipment for capability, repeatability, usability, and compatibility with US Conec products and applications
Apply knowledge of fiber optic polishing processes to process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve process capability, yield, efficiency, repeatability, and robustness across manufacturing operations
Create and maintain process instructions, equipment guides, best-practice documentation, engineering reports, test plans, and technical recommendations
Provide process-focused technical support to internal teams and customers requiring detailed analysis, troubleshooting, and engineering expertise
Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and external partners to investigate process performance and translate field observations into process improvements
Maintain project schedules, communicate progress, and provide regular updates to stakeholders
Present technical findings, recommendations, and conclusions to both technical and non-technical audiences
Represent US Conec in customer meetings, supplier discussions, industry organizations, conferences, webinars, and technical forums as needed

Must Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline