Test Technician

CommScope • Shakopee, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CommScope is seeking several Test Technicians at various levels for an on-site role at our Shakopee, MN facility. This position offers growth potential with additional technician titles, each associated with increasing responsibilities. The primary responsibility of this position will be to test fiber optic products per established work instructions to evaluate product performance and collect data that provides evidence of conformance to product requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma (entry level) and two or more years of technician experience
• Associates degree and two years of experience (level 2)
• Bachelors degree and one year of experience (level 3)
• Solid communication skills, including excellent writing skills and fluency in English.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Skilled at planning and able to pay attention to details.
• Ability to effectively work within a team environment.
• You may be required to do physical lifting of up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with a wide range of fiber optic products or equivalent.
• Experience with testing of fiber optic products per international and domestic industry standards.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel to analyze data using formulas and graphs.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct optical, mechanical, and environmental tests of fiber optic products to assess compliance with product requirements.
• Follow the testing schedule and provide status in the lab request system.
• Collect, record, analyze, and report test data utilizing Microsoft Excel and Word to analyze and report data.
• Assist in performing failure analysis.
• Utilize the test request system to update the test status.
• Communicate issues in a timely manner to the test engineer.
• Collaboration with current lab staff, which includes other test engineers and technicians, in a team-oriented environment.
• Follow department safety and efficiency programs.
• Participate in test equipment maintenance and validations if required.
• Complete training on lab processes, procedures and test methods as required.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• life and accidental death insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan
• eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year
• two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date)
• other leave options

What This Job Offers

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