Fiber Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or field service environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and a self-starting approach.
• Proficiency using computers, including MS Office, and communication tools.
• Ability to multitask and shift between tasks to meet production priorities.
• Ability to clearly communicate, read, and write in English.
• Proficiency in reading assembly drawings and instructions and familiarity with basic hand tools.
• Steady hand and good hand-eye coordination for manipulating or assembling small parts and components.
• Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to perform work that may involve prolonged sitting or standing and repetitive tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Soldering experience.
• Some further education in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation to build and test products to quality standards.
• Perform advanced fiber-processing operations, including stripping, splicing, recoating, thermally expanded core (TEC) fabrication, and fiber lensing.
• Assemble, inspect, test, clean, and package complex fiber-optic components, assemblies, and modules.
• Perform optical, mechanical, and environmental testing using established measurement methods and equipment.
• Analyze test results, identify performance trends, and troubleshoot product or process issues.
• Support engineering activities related to process development, product improvement, and new product introduction.
• Notify Engineering of recurring failures, equipment issues, process limitations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Follow and support calibration, preventive maintenance, and operating procedures for production and test equipment.
• Complete projects using working knowledge of optical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
• Train or assist less experienced technicians in manufacturing and testing procedures as required.
• Maintain accurate production, test, and process documentation.
• Meet company standards for work quantity and quality and perform work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and directives regarding workplace behavior.
• Undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations when required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Generous PTO package
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement