Precision Optics Technician II - Second Shift

Job Overview

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Join TE Connectivity's innovative Passive Optics organization as a Technician II and play a critical role in developing the next generation of optical connectivity solutions powering AI, cloud computing, and hyperscale data centers. You'll work alongside engineers and manufacturing teams to build, test, troubleshoot, and optimize optical systems, prototypes, and automation equipment that enable industry-leading optical interconnect technologies.

Why This Role Matters

As demand for optical connectivity continues to accelerate, precision manufacturing and testing of optical components are more important than ever. Your hands-on expertise will directly support the development of advanced optical products and manufacturing processes that power the world's most demanding computing and communication networks.

Job Requirements

• Optical System Preparation: Assist development teams with cleaning and inspecting optics and other precision parts.
• Fiber Optic Handling: Prepare, ribbonize, splice, and test optical fiber and connector assemblies; prepare products for final packaging.
• Testing: Become trained on performing insertion loss, return loss, and other final QA checks on final product.
• Documentation: Follow and help revise work instructions, assembly procedures, and fill in production records.

Essential Qualifications

• Education: high school degree, technical certification, technical training, or relevant experience in optics, photonics, electronics, engineering technology, manufacturing technology, or related fields.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience with hands-on assembly and testing of delicate or high-precision parts.
• Computer Skills: Experience using standard software tools for documentation, data collection, and equipment operation.
• Core Technical Competencies: Familiarity with fiber optic connectors, ferrules, cables, polishing processes, cleaning methods, and inspection techniques; ability to work with small components requiring high levels of attention to detail and precision; ability to follow, interpret, and propose improvements to procedures and test instructions.

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries.

Compensation

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $48,600 - $60,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location). Total compensation includes base salary plus incentive(s) and benefits.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits