Test Technician

Location:

Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

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

• 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.

• Solid communication skills including excellent writing skills and fluency in English.
• 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.

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