Fiber Optic Testing Technician – Expanded Beam Optics

3M•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career. As a testing technician in 3M’s Expanded Beam Optics Business, you will have the opportunity to leverage your curiosity and collaborate with innovative professionals worldwide. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth and making a significant impact through customer collaboration, new application development, and product commercialization.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
One (1) year of experience working in laboratory, pilot line, or manufacturing facility
Able to pay attention to detail and follow detailed written work procedures
Able to work with hands to assemble small parts with color identification
Able to work on site daily from 7 am- 4 pm
Able to utilize Microsoft Excel for data input, formatting, and analysis
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an engineering or telecommunication laboratory or production facility
Experience with handling and assembling fiber optic connectors
Experience with automated fiber optic connector assembly equipment
Experience with optical testing of fiber optic connectors
Experience cleaving optical fibers

Responsibilities

Building new types of optical fiber connector assemblies and testing their performance using detailed work procedures and test methods
Working with other technicians and engineers to efficiently make and test connector samples for experimental investigations
Document test results and assist with data summarization and preparation of final reports
Utilizing strong communication skills to inspire, influence, and collaborate with other team members
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.