Fiber Optic QC & Reliability Technician - Swing Shift

TE Connectivity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Quality & Reliability Technician in Swindon to join the Quality Control team. The role covers inspection, testing and controlled release of customer products, requiring both independent and team collaboration and a willingness to work in swing shifts.

You will follow EH&S policies, interpret technical docs, record results, and ensure calibration checks before use. Strong attention to detail, good communication, and teamwork are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• BPSS Baseline Personnel Security clearance.
• Two years minimum experience in manufacturing or quality control, ideally a test/lab setting.
• Strong attention to detail with clear numeracy and written/verbal communication.
• Proficient PC skills and ability to learn new systems and lab equipment.
• Organised with initiative, able to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Collaborative team player capable of working with internal/external customers and different cultures.
• Demonstrates TE Values and Ethical Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Follow EH&S policies and maintain safe working practices.
• Interpret SOPs and work to technical drawings, specs and test reports.
• Record inspection and test results with accurate documentation.
• Verify calibration checks prior to use of equipment.
• Perform visual fibre optic connector inspection using a microscope.
• Operate optical test equipment (light source, power meter) for IL/RL testing.
• Complete FAIRs and verify Certificates of Conformance with traceability.
• Raise NCRs and support RCCA/8D activities.
• Collaborate with engineering/production/quality to resolve issues.
• Support deviations, concessions and audits; participate in 5S/TEOA Lean activities.

Skills

Quality Control

Inspection

Documentation

SOP interpretation

Test equipment operation

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

TE Connectivity is seeking a Quality & Reliability Technician in Swindon to join the Quality Control team. The role covers inspection, testing and controlled release of customer products, requiring both independent and team collaboration and a willingness to work in swing shifts.

You will follow EH&S policies, interpret technical docs, record results, and ensure calibration checks before use. Strong attention to detail, good communication, and teamwork are essential to succeed.