Technician II, Test Engineering

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Reports To: Manager, Lab Datacenter

General Summary

This position is responsible for working with test engineers to test fiber optic products.

Duties & Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position will be to test fiber optic products per established work instructions to evaluate product performance and collect data that provides evidence of conformance to product requirements. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

Project

• Conduct optical, mechanical, and environmental tests of fiber optic products to assess compliance to product requirements.
• Collect, record, analyze and report test data.
• Follow testing schedule and provide status in the lab request system.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to analyze and report data.
• Assist in performing failure analysis.
• Utilize custom computer software used with test equipment to acquire data.
• Review and approval of test plans and reports if required.
• Utilize test request system to update test status.
• Communicate issues in a timely manner to the test engineer.
• Department
• Competency/experience with corporate, business unit and lab quality management system documentation.
• Competency/experience with relevant industry standards for fiber optic products
• Competency/experience with the range of lab test equipment.
• Competency/experience with fiber optic products and technical principals.
• Competency/experience with internal and external customer expectations.
• Follow department safety and efficiency programs.
• Participate in test equipment maintenance and validations if required.
• Complete training on lab processes, procedures and test methods as required.
• Position has growth potential with four additional technician titles each with increasing responsibilities.
• Collaboration with current lab staff which includes other test engineers and technicians in team oriented environment.
• Familiarity with a range of fiber optic products or equivalent.

Accountability / Impact

Ensure the validation of new products, equipment qualification and validation, and provide production support for testing activities to guarantee product quality and performance.

Competencies

1. Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

2. Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

6. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

7. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivery multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

8. Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

11. Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

25. Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

36. Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.

38. Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications for Consideration

• Associate’s degree in related curriculum such as mechanical engineering technician, electronic systems technician, metrology technician, etc.
• 2-5 Years of Related Experience within product manufacturing testing/laboratory/ calibration environments.
• English -Proficient (+50%).

Skills Required

• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Skilled at planning and ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to effectively work within a team environment.
• May be required to do physical lifting up to 40 pounds.

You Will Excite us if you Have

• Experience with testing fiber optic products per international and domestic industry standards.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel to analyze data using formulas and graphs.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.

Why CommScope:

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at [email protected]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo

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