Test Technician III

About the role

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do. This position is responsible for working with test engineers to test fiber optic products.

Job Location: Shakopee, MN.

Responsibilities

Project duties:

• Conduct optical, mechanical, and environmental tests of fiber optic products to assess compliance to product requirements.
• Collect, record, analyze and report test data.
• Follow testing schedule and provide status in the lab request system.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to analyze and report data.
• Assist in performing failure analysis.
• Utilize custom computer software used with test equipment to acquire data.
• Review and approval of test plans and reports if required.
• Utilize test request system to update test status.
• Communicate issues in a timely manner to the test engineer.

Department competencies and expectations:

• Competency/experience with corporate, business unit and lab quality management system documentation.
• Competency/experience with relevant industry standards for fiber optic products.
• Competency/experience with the range of lab test equipment.
• Competency/experience with fiber optic products and technical principals.
• Competency/experience with internal and external customer expectations.
• 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.
• Position has growth potential with four additional technician titles each with increasing responsibilities.
• Collaboration with current lab staff which includes other test engineers and technicians in team-oriented environment.

Accountability and impact:

• Responsible for all product testing to evaluate performance and collect data that provides evidence of conformance to product requirements.

Skills

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivery multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through