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Mechanical Design Engineer

Fiber Systems International, Inc., Allen, TX, United States


Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) is a full service fiber optic company specializing in the fabrication and manufacture of fiber optic connectivity products and systems. Our commitment to technical excellence makes us an industry leader in producing sophisticated products and professional technical assistance in the fiber optic industry. AFSI, located in Allen, Texas, has and will continue to base its strategy on technical and application support, quality assurance, product performance and value.

Mechanical Design Engineer
Position requires candidates to be U.S. person as defined inITAR, 22CFR 120.15(U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status)
Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) is a full service fiber optic company specializing in the fabrication and manufacture of fiber optic connectivity products and systems. Our commitment to technical excellence makes us an industry leader in producing sophisticated products and professional technical assistance in the fiber optic industry. AFSI, located in Allen, Texas, has and will continue to base its strategy on technical and application support, quality assurance, product performance and value.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for taking ownership of new ideas and developing new products and the processes to realize such products. Develop and prepare designs, piece part and assembly drawings. Work to satisfy customers and provide operational support. This role will be focused on expanding AFSI’s cable accessory offerings including standard catalog products, fiber optic transitions, and overmolding. This role will also focus on cable harness design for new/complex applications.

Essential Functions:

Conceptualize design solutions to given or stated requirements.

3-D modeling of new designs and layouts in Solidworks.

Modeling interfaces, piece parts and purchased components.

Analyze required information from precedents, manufacturers' catalogs, and technical guides for dimensions, tolerances, and drafting standards and practices.

Customize and create detailed piece part drawings from engineering designs and layouts.

Design of tight-tolerance machined components – mill, lathe, and screw machine parts.

Design of molded parts.

Create assembly and product drawings.

Maintain a working knowledge of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.

Perform tolerance analyses.

Research and analyze problems and initiate recommendations and develop possible design solutions for implementation.

Work closely with manufacturing engineering and operations to ensure the sufficiency of drawing's detail (Bills of Material, special notes/instructions, standards) which facilitate manufacturability

Support and lead design reviews

Order, assemble and enable the testing of new products.

Solve design related problems with respect to performance, producibility and product delivery.

Develop suppliers to assure component supply.

Participate in the Material Review Board for non-conforming material.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to read (write and speak in English) and interpret assembly drawings from internal and customer specifications.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blue prints.

Proficient in SolidWorks.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Detail oriented.

Strong understanding of best practices in customer service.

Strong team player.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

3 - 5 years' experience in a related field

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements

Position requires candidates to be U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status)

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