Laboratory Test Engineer

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Laboratory Test Engineer

This position is primarily hands-on, working 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 role assumes engineering ownership of optical test development, data acquisition, analysis, and technical reporting. The Laboratory Test Engineer plays a critical role in 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 coordinates 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…