About this role
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview The ruggedized Fiber Optic (RFO) hiring for R&D/Product DVL Technician supports the quick turn capabilities needed for prototypes and customer samples.
- The role supports tooling designs in support of new products and processes to meet customer ramp-up schedules.
- The position involves product builds and preparing products for transfer to production.
- The successful candidate will be a key member of simultaneous R&D engineering teams and will be responsible for optical connector assembly, termination of various configurations of fiber optic cable assemblies, and testing of these cable assemblies.
- Additional responsibilities include operation of over-molding processes and providing suggestions for simplification of new products to reduce costs and increase manufacturing efficiency.
- Candidates should be self-starters, able to work under pressure, balance multiple priorities, and be committed to continuous learning.
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Requirements Primary responsibilities include
- 1. Termination of various standard fiber optic termini as well as new termini designs.
- 2. Support prototype product builds, test product builds, and pre-release NPI builds.
- 3. Perform IL & RL testing of various configurations of cable assemblies.
- 4. Perform AFG & IPC workmanship checks on both single & multi-fiber termini.
- 5. Mechanical aptitude to safely and efficiently operate equipment (E-Stop/Soft Stop, identifying issues, clearing faults and acknowledging machine states).
- 6. Assist in the estimation process setup durations.
- 7. Assist in setting up new manufacturing processes.
- 8. Suggest process changes to improve overall manufacturing efficiencies.
- 9. Communication within a team atmosphere to ensure clarity of purpose and customer satisfaction.
- 10. Soldering & PCB assembly skills for: o Wire harnesses o Connectors o Passive components (resistors, capacitors, etc.) o ICs (Integrated Circuits)
- 11. Use of Fiber Optic & Electronic Test Equipment: o Optical Power Meters o IL/RL Test Equipment o Oscilloscopes o DMM (Digital Multi Meter) o Variable Power Supplies o Variable Attenuators o Optical & RF Switches What your background should look like
- Completed High School or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3–4 years of experience in a fiber optic manufacturing environment.
- Must manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail, following BOMs, routers, and understanding drawings/prints.
- Proficient dexterity and motor skills for intricate/delicate work.
- Need to have requisite Excel skills to record, organize, and analyze data.
Competencies Values
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Inclusion
- Innovation
- Teamwork