Optical Cable Corporation
TEST LAB TECHNICIAN #2087
Engineering Technician – Fiber Optic
Responsibilities
Conduct environmental and mechanical tests on cables and assemblies in accordance with industry, corporate, and military standards and procedures.
Understand and apply industrial, corporate, and military standards and procedures to test efforts.
Use computers and peripherals to obtain, organize, and correctly interpret significant amounts of data.
Produce computer‑based test reports in logical and meaningful formats to effectively convey findings and results to other individuals and departments.
Troubleshoot test setups and catastrophic failures for root causes (e.g., locating bad splices, suspect optical interfaces, bad alignment sleeves, misconfigured equipment, computer malfunctions).
Perform inspections, testing, and analysis in support of customer complaints, return material authorizations, and root‑cause analysis.
Support production efforts by performing required inspections, analysis, tests, and cable annealing processes (high‑temperature soaks).
Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, and/or 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in electro‑optics, fiber optics, instrumentation and measurements, or an associated field.
Experience:
1–3 years of hands‑on experience in electro‑optics, fiber optics, instrumentation, and measurements, or an associated field.
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:
None required; certification in fiber optics handling (or equivalent) could be beneficial.
Computer proficiency:
Especially in Word and Excel; knowledge of Word formatting, tables, and Excel formulas.
Skills/Abilities:
Detail oriented, strong verbal and written communication, good mathematical skills, ability to work in a team and with minimal supervision, willingness to work overtime and weekend hours as needed, safety‑conscious.
Working Conditions:
Standing and sitting, manual dexterity for handling optical fibers and inspection equipment, good vision (color vision) and hearing sufficient for communication.
Benefits OCC offers a competitive benefits package, including company‑sponsored health, dental, and vision plans, HSAs, FSAs, life insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program, education assistance, wireless discounts, Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation, Identity Theft protection, generous paid time off, and holiday schedules.
Optical Cable Corporation is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Responsibilities
Conduct environmental and mechanical tests on cables and assemblies in accordance with industry, corporate, and military standards and procedures.
Understand and apply industrial, corporate, and military standards and procedures to test efforts.
Use computers and peripherals to obtain, organize, and correctly interpret significant amounts of data.
Produce computer‑based test reports in logical and meaningful formats to effectively convey findings and results to other individuals and departments.
Troubleshoot test setups and catastrophic failures for root causes (e.g., locating bad splices, suspect optical interfaces, bad alignment sleeves, misconfigured equipment, computer malfunctions).
Perform inspections, testing, and analysis in support of customer complaints, return material authorizations, and root‑cause analysis.
Support production efforts by performing required inspections, analysis, tests, and cable annealing processes (high‑temperature soaks).
Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, and/or 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in electro‑optics, fiber optics, instrumentation and measurements, or an associated field.
Experience:
1–3 years of hands‑on experience in electro‑optics, fiber optics, instrumentation, and measurements, or an associated field.
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:
None required; certification in fiber optics handling (or equivalent) could be beneficial.
Computer proficiency:
Especially in Word and Excel; knowledge of Word formatting, tables, and Excel formulas.
Skills/Abilities:
Detail oriented, strong verbal and written communication, good mathematical skills, ability to work in a team and with minimal supervision, willingness to work overtime and weekend hours as needed, safety‑conscious.
Working Conditions:
Standing and sitting, manual dexterity for handling optical fibers and inspection equipment, good vision (color vision) and hearing sufficient for communication.
Benefits OCC offers a competitive benefits package, including company‑sponsored health, dental, and vision plans, HSAs, FSAs, life insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program, education assistance, wireless discounts, Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation, Identity Theft protection, generous paid time off, and holiday schedules.
Optical Cable Corporation is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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