Precision Connectivity Technician

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications.

The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

A Precision Connectivity Technician’s role is to support new product and process development activities. Build high precision optical connectors and other related fiber optic telecommunication products and analyze them according to internal and industry test standards. They must collaborate with development engineers to deliver connectivity solutions for manufacturing.

As a minimum a Connectivity Lab Technician should be able to:

• Build high precision optical connectors and other related fiber optical telecommunication products
• Perform product testing
• Use connectorization lab equipment in a safe manner
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Support development engineers in creating new products while generating deep scientific understanding
• Build standard and custom optical connectors using both existing and newly developed manufacturing processes.
• Complete mechanical and optical testing to assess product performance
• Perform troubleshooting of product and equipment
• Collect and analyse numerical data
• Create and modify documentation including manufacturing instructions

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2-years experience as a Technician in a Laboratory Setting building/testing products.
• Strong hands-on aptitude.
• 3D CAD modeling experience.
• Experience with mechanical test equipment, microscopes and other measurement devices.
• Works well in a team environment, is a “self-starter” and “results oriented” that functions well in ambiguous situations.
• Uses basic software platforms such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Fiber Optic Technician with at least 2-years experience building optical products
• Familiar with safe lab practices
• Experience using or designing 3D printed components.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey complex findings, insights, and recommendations to diverse audiences across all levels of the organization, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Starting range for this position is $62,335.00-$85,711.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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