Laboratory Test Engineer

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Laboratory Test Engineer

The objective of this role is to work hands-on in a laboratory environment to perform testing and measurements of fiber-optic components and products. Responsibilities include creating and executing test plans to validate or investigate design solutions for fiber-optic components, subassemblies, and final products. The Laboratory Test Engineer owns optical test development, data acquisition, analysis, and technical reporting to support product quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate primarily with Design Engineering, and coordinate with Compliance Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Design tests and experiments and/or coordinate with Design Engineering as needed.
• Perform tests and/or coordinate with outside test lab facilities to arrange testing.
• Determine laboratory test requirements based on internal specifications, industry standards (e.g., Telcordia GR series), and customer requirements.
• Develop, author, and maintain laboratory test plans, procedures, and protocols.
• Set up, execute, and monitor laboratory tests, including but not limited to:
• Mechanical testing (pull, torsion, crush, impact)
• Environmental testing (thermal cycling, humidity, water integrity, etc.)
• Coordinate with external test laboratories to schedule and manage outsourced testing when required.
• Laboratory Management
• Collect, analyze, and document test data and results; prepare reports, summaries, and data tables for internal and external review.
• Communicate test outcomes and recommendations and partner with internal teams to address failures through corrective actions, design updates, and process improvements.
• Support design verification and validation (V&V) efforts in accordance with documented procedures.
• Assist with design validation, process validation, supplier qualification testing, and other assigned laboratory testing activities.
• Maintain and curate laboratory records, test reports, and technical data in approved electronic systems.
• Develop and support production test plans and procedures in collaboration with Design and Quality teams.
• Assist in troubleshooting nonconforming products, provide technical recommendations, and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) as needed.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is used safely and in accordance with established procedures; support calibration and maintenance activities as required.
• This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority to assign other tasks of a similar nature and/or level of responsibility.

• Data literacy
  - Using data to gain insights, solve problems, and inform decisions.
• Builds reward systems and infrastructure to promote data-driven, evidence-based decision making across the organization.
• Designs the organization’s data analytics strategy related to leveraging data and improving performance.
• Scans the environment to discover emerging technologies and practices to support a data-driven culture.
• Evaluates the organization’s capability to leverage data, seeking areas for improvement.
• Problem solving
  - Identifying problems and the solutions to them.
• Identifies complex problems based on a broad range of factors, many of which are ambiguous or difficult to define.
• Identifies optimal solutions, considering possible approaches and flexibility in the system as well as organizational values, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions after they have been implemented in order to identify needed changes.
• Attention to detail
  - Working in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner.
• Identifies multiple sources/approaches of information to ensure that details are addressed.
• Reviews the work of others for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Follows up to ensure tasks are completed, and commitments are met by others.
• Verifies that work has been done according to procedures and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of progressive experience in fiber…