Development 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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for development of new extrusion and/or UV curing processes and products related to optical cables. Specific knowledge and experience in extrusion, UV processing, materials, and/or connectivity solutions along with capabilities in computer aided design would be helpful, although not required. Development Technician is expected to be focused on advancing solutions for process and product cable innovations by collaborating with development engineers to execute experiments and learning cycles that gain fundamental understanding, mitigate risks and define capability that ultimately deliver solutions designed for manufacturing while providing customer value.

• Participate in project teams, developing new products and processes to support project deliverable and timeline execution.
• Collaborate with engineers to design and develop new process, technologies, and/or test methods for cable.
• Carry out experimental plans by setting up equipment (such as various types of measurement systems and mechanical apparatus), performing experimentation, collecting and organizing test data, and providing test reports or other applicable means to document observations and results.
• Work with internal and external subject matter experts to identify key processing technologies and determine feasibility and capabilities.
• Provide project support to evaluate process concepts through configuration and modification of lab or plant-based equipment.
• Work with engineers to evaluate manufacturability of proposed solutions and support initial implementation of new process technologies.
• Solve problems and improve processes based on fundamental understanding.
• Support structured problem-solving methods such as MEE, KT, Designed Experimentation, and Six Sigma.
• Capture new ideas for possible patent submission.
• Develop draft procedures and documentation for processes and equipment.
• Maintain and improve a safe work environment.

• Associates Degree with 0 - 5 years’ professional experience with extrusion or UV lines.
• Strong problem solver utilizing structured techniques.
• Demonstrated, applied mechanical aptitude.
• Experienced in data retrieval and management, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to clearly express technical ideas, communicate within global environments (Reynosa, Strykow, Berlin), and maintain excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled at handling multiple projects simultaneously, working in technical project teams, and executing assignments with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with fiber optics, extrusion equipment, stranders and/or UV lines with process capability understanding.
• Experience in computer aided design to create tooling, parts, products or…