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Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you'll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we'll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let's build the future.

Job Summary:

Belden Inc. is currently seeking a Fiber Cable Engineer II for the Broadband Solutions group. This position will work on the design of optical fiber cables including microcable, aerial cables, drop cable assemblies and other access and distribution solutions. This role will require close partnership with global cable engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams. You will support the definition of product requirements and product qualification through commercialization. This position will be based in our R&D and manufacturing headquarters located in Syracuse, NY and reports to the Engineering Manager. Expected travel would be 20% or less.

You will make a difference in the following ways:

• Work with Sales, Application Engineering and Product Line Managers, to gather voice of the customer, generate and evaluate new opportunities.
• Generate Intellectual Property to protect new optical fiber cable designs and solutions.
• Support development and execution of qualification plans for new optical fiber cable designs meeting and/or exceeding customer requirements in a timely and safe manner to contribute to the growth of the team and Belden's business units.
• Manage project development including resources, timelines, deliverables, milestones, and overall engineering communication with internal and external teams.
• Develop and run design of experiment to develop new models and calculation tools.
• Coordinate the introduction of products and their implementation for manufacturing with our internal and external suppliers.

What you bring:

• Education & Experience - Mechanical Engineering degree with knowledge of material science or Chemical Engineering degree with knowledge of mechanical principles and minimum three (3) years of experience in the development of cable design.
• Knowledge -Knowledge in optical fiber and proficient use of 3D CAD and simulation in SolidWorks software
• Skills -Proven execution in product development process and plastics extrusion
• We Reach for Greatness-Proficient skills in presentation, planning, and documentation using Microsoft office applications and other digital tools.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $74,100-$111,200,plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant's experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

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Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we're doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.