AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1.5B in revenue, and employ approximately 7,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Flexible time off policy
• Hybrid office schedule for qualifying employees 
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advance with an industry leading company!

We are seeking a Full Time Applications Engineer to join our Conductor Accessories team here in Duncan, SC!

Job Summary

The Applications Engineer provides technical support to a specific market or customer for a product/group of products, which includes creating application notes and instruction manuals, conducting trainings, and communicating product design and performance characteristics. The incumbent initiates: New Product Requests (NPR), Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) to existing products, supports all external Requests for Quote responses and assists in product development activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to sales, customer service representatives and customers
• Conduct product training both internally for company associates and externally for customers, sales agents and representatives
• Create documents for new product introductions, installation instructions, application notes and product specification guidelines
• Initiate NPR and ECO processes. Interact with manufacturing, sales and R&D teams to develop and market new products
• Supports Request for Quote response efforts
• Remain up to date and knowledgeable on the most current competitor product offerings and technology
• Adhere to and promote the environmental, health and safety policies of AFL.

Personal Qualities

• Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging environments with limited supervision.
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross-functional, multicultural environment, and contributes to team atmosphere.
• Possess the ability to conduct presentations in an effective manner to both internal and external customers, preparation of test reports and papers for publication and the ability to support the patent process.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering required (or equivalent experience)
• Entry level up to 6 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial and/or design environment
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude with firm grasp of engineering principles and ability to apply to wide range of products.
• 1 to 4 years of experience in Overhead Transmission Line, Motion Control Design, or Vibration is desired.
• Demonstrated project management experience, managing new products from concept to launch strongly desired.
• Proficiency in computer software including MS Office, SolidWorks, AutoCad.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment assessments, background & reference checks
• Up to 30% travel may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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