Optical Test System Engineer

Panduit

113d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit! Innovation thrives when engineers are empowered to think differently, experiment boldly, and solve meaningful challenges. That’s why we’ve built an environment designed for creativity and collaboration. Our 200,000 sq. ft. Innovation Center in Tinley Park, Illinois, features 18 cutting-edge laboratories and a state-of-the-art rapid modeling tool room - all dedicated to helping you turn ideas into impactful reality. The Optical Test System Engineer designs and develops automated test systems to validate the performance of optical connectivity and cable assemblies in both R&D and production settings. This role integrates hardware and software to enable high-speed optical testing, data acquisition, and analysis. The engineer works closely with global cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, ensure scalability, and improve manufacturing efficiency, while continuously advancing test processes and infrastructure. Join us as an Optical Test System Engineer and lead the development of advanced automated testing solutions that power innovation!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience developing automated test systems.
• Experience conducting industry standard optical connectivity tests utilizing optical test and measurement systems preferred.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, VB.Net, Access DB, and SQL to integrate optical test equipment into automated testing and data acquisition systems.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Fluent in Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated optical test systems for new products and production.
• Optimize test accuracy, throughput, and data reporting by evaluating and refining optical test equipment.
• Develop global test automation software using LabVIEW, Python, VB.Net, VBA, Access DB, and SQL.
• Build and manage robust data acquisition and storage systems for optical testing.
• Lead seamless transitions of test systems and software from development to production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve test system issues in manufacturing environments.
• Drive system upgrades and process improvements in collaboration with production teams.
• Create dashboards to visualize product performance and testing efficiency.
• Partner with engineering, product management, and operations to deploy test systems.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships across global teams to support scalable solutions.
• Document test procedures, system architecture, software code, and troubleshooting guides.
• Ensure compliance with departmental processes, procedures, and system qualification requirements.
• Support certification testing and ensure adherence to industry standards.

Benefits

• Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance.
• Generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees