OPTICAL TEST & SYSTEMS ENGINEER 2000

Optical Cable Corporation • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Optical Test & Systems Engineer conducts environmental and mechanical tests on cables and assemblies following industry, corporate, and military standards and procedures. This role involves setting up equipment, conducting experiments, calculating, and recording results. The engineer is responsible for understanding and applying various standards, troubleshooting test setups, performing inspections, and supporting production efforts. They also promote service excellence and quality, building strong relationships with customers and adhering to company values.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in fiber optic testing.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
• Experience with FiberChek Pro, Connector Max endface testing software, and DORC or Daisi Data Pixel interferometry software.
• Ability to use Optotest, Rifocs, and/or Viavi equipment, including light sources, power meters, microscopes, switches, and OTDRs.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly and engineering drawings and identify standard color coding of fiber optic cables.
• Must have eye and hand coordination for detailed ability to recognize mechanical fit problems.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize, complete tasks, and effectively manage time.
• Pay close attention to detail and have the ability to recognize and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply industrial, corporate, and military standards and procedures to test.
• Use computers and peripherals to obtain, organize, and correctly interpret significant amounts of data.
• Troubleshoot test setups and catastrophic failures for root causes.
• Perform inspections, testing, and analysis in support of customer complaints and root cause analysis using OTDR equipment.
• Support production efforts by performing required inspections, analyses, and tests.
• Update test log sheets, print test sheets, and generate test reports.
• Support Interferometry and Visual Inspection testing.
• Perform Group B testing for the M83522 product family.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA's).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's).
• Life insurance.
• Short and long term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental insurance plans including critical illness and accident.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education assistance.
• Wireless discounts.
• Healthy Rewards®.
• Secure Travel®.
• Will Preparation.
• Identity Theft protection.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree