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# Senior Design Engineer

- **Company:** Belden
- **Location:** East Syracuse, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, SolidWorks (CAD), Value Engineering, Network Switches
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5f4b54bc32cc234f

## About the Role

* Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with five (5) years of design experience in a Mechanical or Electromechanical field
 * Experience with fiber optic cable, connectors, cable assemblies, enclosures and interconnect products
 * Knowledge of high speed manufacturing equipment and capability such as automated assembly machines, screw machine and CNC
 * Proficiency in SolidWorks or other 3D CAD Platforms
 * Well-developed organization skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while upholding quality standards

## Description

PPC a Belden Brand is currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer. This will be responsible for the design of new products and implementing cost reductions to existing products. This position reports to the Director of Fiber Cable & Connectivity Development and on-site in Syracuse.

You will make a difference in the following ways:

 * Develop next-generation optical connectivity solutions for broadband networks that meet market and company margin goals.
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the technical expert cooperating with Sales, Product Management, and Global Manufacturing teams to evaluate design trade-offs, troubleshoot production failures, and resolve complex customer requirements
 * Drive market competitiveness by leading the design, value engineering, and cost-optimization of next-generation fiber optic cables, connectors, and passive optical network (PON) components, significantly reducing costs while maintaining strict optical performance and compliance standards
 * Interconnect Development: Advance connector tech by executing projects from initial concept through design validation, qualification, and commercialization.
 * Define environmental and mechanical qualification testing to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards
 * Develop market knowledge and skill set to stay current with market trends, product application and competitive products.
 * Mentorship & Collaboration: Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers. Act as the primary engineering point of contact for Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Tier-1 broadband service providers