Job Description
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Update and improve all the fiber optic LED and photodetector technical data sheets.
- Review data on all the active sub-components of fiber optic active devices and seek out design alternatives or better performing devices.
- Designing and/or reviewing test requirements on all new electronic or fiber optic products.
- Responsibility for creating and writing electrical test procedures for all standard and custom products.
- Responsibility for sourcing and upgrading all the electrical test equipment in engineering lab and in-use by manufacturing
- Troubleshooting and resolve issues with malfunctioning electronic and optoelectronic test equipment in engineering lab and items used by manufacturing.
- Design or source new electrical/optical test or manufacturing systems to improve processes and reduce labor.
- Prototype builds of electronic and fiber optic assemblies
- Review with the engineering and manufacturing team all written assembly or process instructions as products transition into production.
- Support manufacturing team with technical or hands-on instruction guidance and training as needed.
- Informed of current and new equipment to improve processes and increase manufacturing productivity.
Qualifications/Skills
- Associate Degree in Electronics or Manufacturing Technology or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in engineering or manufacturing support
- Experience with all the standard electronic measurement tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Electronic troubleshooting and soldering skills
- Ability to optimize schedule workflow and multi-task various projects.
- Proficient in interpreting electronic schematic, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with customers, manufacturing and purchasing.
- Capable of working in metric and SI measurement units
- Mechanical assembly
- Mechanical 3D drawing and printing skills are a definite plus.
Work Environment
- Involves some physical activity, including standing and bending.
- May require occasional lifting of moderate weight.