Lab Engineering Technician

AFL•Duncan, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Engineering Technician II will complete projects and designs for test fixtures needed in the lab in addition to maintaining, repairing, and improving existing equipment and test fixtures. The technician will also setup up and perform tests on fiber optic cables, accessories, and connectivity/apparatus products as well as complete training for manufacturing/lab associates and data analysis for various measurements generated from each test. Responsibilities Setup and perform tests in accordance with industry standards and established test procedures Design/source, obtain quote, and recommend required lab supplies, materials and equipment needed to support the testing of fiber optic cables, connectivity and apparatus Configure, implement and deploy test fixtures, testing apparatus and equipment as required by the test specification and verify their appropriateness Create or revise documents for new and existing practices, test methods, and equipment to define the process for verifying design intent and test product requirements Record results in test documentation and create templates for data analysis of optical measurements where required Format and compile external (customer facing) test reports based on provided internal test reports containing raw data Repair mechanical equipment and electrical components for lab test equipment and fixtures Select, design, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed to improve safety, quality, throughput, and productivity Create procedures and train associates to use new test fixtures and equipment as required Perform OTDR usage and test equipment maintenance training for associates as required Learn LabVIEW software functions and create data collection programs for lab tests as needed Work with multiple product lines and have flexibility in work schedule and test diversity Participate on continuous improvements teams to achieve the highest level of test efficiency Interaction with and support for the engineering staff as required Personal Qualities Must be self-reliant, with strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills Ability to follow strict test procedures and maintain objective attitude towards testing results Solid communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work with technical data and specifications Multitasking ability in a team environment; self – starter Problem Solving; results oriented Ability to handle multiple disciplines while maintaining a high level of accuracy Qualifications 1+ years experience in QE Lab or related manufacturing environment required Intermediate proficiency with 3-D CAD software, Solidworks is preferred Intermediate proficiency with LabVIEW platform preferred Knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment construction/repair preferred Previous work background in fiber optics is ideal Basic project management skills Proficient or Advanced knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and Project Basic understanding of Environment Health and Safety (EHS) management systems to include: general safety rules, personal protective equipment, hazard recognition, behavioral based safety, incident reporting requirements, and environmental regulations Working Conditions Manufacturing floor This position requires good manual dexterity, good vision and the ability to stay seated for long periods of time Education: Minimum: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Requirements

1+ years experience in QE Lab or related manufacturing environment required
Intermediate proficiency with 3-D CAD software, Solidworks is preferred
Intermediate proficiency with LabVIEW platform preferred
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment construction/repair preferred
Previous work background in fiber optics is ideal
Basic project management skills
Proficient or Advanced knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and Project
Basic understanding of Environment Health and Safety (EHS) management systems to include: general safety rules, personal protective equipment, hazard recognition, behavioral based safety, incident reporting requirements, and environmental regulations
Must be self-reliant, with strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills
Ability to follow strict test procedures and maintain objective attitude towards testing results
Solid communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with technical data and specifications
Multitasking ability in a team environment; self – starter
Problem Solving; results oriented
Ability to handle multiple disciplines while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Nice To Haves

Intermediate proficiency with 3-D CAD software, Solidworks is preferred
Intermediate proficiency with LabVIEW platform preferred
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment construction/repair preferred
Previous work background in fiber optics is ideal

Responsibilities

Setup and perform tests in accordance with industry standards and established test procedures
Design/source, obtain quote, and recommend required lab supplies, materials and equipment needed to support the testing of fiber optic cables, connectivity and apparatus
Configure, implement and deploy test fixtures, testing apparatus and equipment as required by the test specification and verify their appropriateness
Create or revise documents for new and existing practices, test methods, and equipment to define the process for verifying design intent and test product requirements
Record results in test documentation and create templates for data analysis of optical measurements where required
Format and compile external (customer facing) test reports based on provided internal test reports containing raw data
Repair mechanical equipment and electrical components for lab test equipment and fixtures
Select, design, modify, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed to improve safety, quality, throughput, and productivity
Create procedures and train associates to use new test fixtures and equipment as required
Perform OTDR usage and test equipment maintenance training for associates as required
Learn LabVIEW software functions and create data collection programs for lab tests as needed
Work with multiple product lines and have flexibility in work schedule and test diversity
Participate on continuous improvements teams to achieve the highest level of test efficiency
Interaction with and support for the engineering staff as required