Principal Product Development Engineer
Core
Lead conceptual design and development of next-generation optical interconnect technology solutions for high-speed, high-density data center platforms.
Role type
Principal Product Development Engineer (Optical Connectivity)
Builds
Optical connectivity solutions, connector designs, and cable assemblies for data center infrastructure.
Domain
Data Center / Optical Interconnects / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Optical connectivity expertise, connector design, cable assembly design, material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, verification testing, product qualification, latching and retention methods, strain relief, precision assembly, fiber alignment, 3D CAD (Creo), GD&T, finite element analysis (Ansys, Workbench), manufacturing processes (machining, molding, stamping, plating, assembly), DfM, DfA, IP portfolio generation.
Preferred skills
Blind-mate and backplane connection systems, co-packaged optics (opto-mechanical assembly, active/passive alignment, bonding, dispensing), optical modeling (Marcuse theory, beam propagation), high-precision metrology, quality tools (FMEA, 6-sigma, DoE, 8D), rapid prototyping, standards committee experience (IEC, TIA, IEEE).
Technologies
Creo, Ansys, Workbench, MS Office
Responsibilities
Lead conceptual design and development of innovative optical connectivity solutions; drive design verification, refinement, and prototype testing; establish development project goals and specifications; analyze experimental data and generate technical reports; research and evaluate emerging technologies; generate IP patent portfolios.
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & mentorship