Test Technician III

CommScope Inc. • Shakopee, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Test Technician III works with test engineers to test fiber optic products at the Shakopee, Minnesota location. The role conducts optical, mechanical, and environmental testing to evaluate product performance and determine compliance with product requirements. It collects, records, analyzes, and reports test data, follows testing schedules, and updates test status through the lab request system.

The technician uses Microsoft Excel and Word, custom software associated with test equipment, and a range of laboratory test equipment. The role may assist with failure analysis and review or approve test plans and reports when required. It also involves communicating issues promptly to test engineers, maintaining familiarity with quality management documentation and applicable industry standards, following department safety and efficiency programs, and participating in test-equipment maintenance and validations as required. The position works collaboratively with test engineers and technicians in a team-oriented laboratory and has potential for growth through four additional technician titles with increasing responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in a related area.
• Familiarity with a range of fiber optic products or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct optical, mechanical, and environmental tests of fiber optic products to assess compliance with product requirements.
• Collect, record, analyze, and report test data.
• Follow testing schedules and provide status updates in the lab request system.
• Use Microsoft Excel and Word to analyze and report data.
• Assist with failure analysis.
• Use custom computer software with test equipment to acquire data.
• Review and approve test plans and reports when required.
• Update test status through the test request system.
• Communicate issues to the test engineer in a timely manner.
• Follow department safety and efficiency programs.
• Participate in test-equipment maintenance and validations when required.
• Complete training on laboratory processes, procedures, and test methods as required.
• Collaborate with test engineers and technicians in a team-oriented environment.
• Evaluate product performance and collect data that provides evidence of conformance to product requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED