Data Center Optical Engineer — Remote Hands & Break-Fix

Fusion Solutions, LLC; Claude (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Solutions, LLC seeks a Data Center Optical Engineer to ensure reliable operation of data center facilities. You will perform racking, cabling, and stacking, decommissioning, and hardware replacement, with hands-on testing of Ethernet and fiber networks.

You will conduct optical testing with meters and testing equipment, follow MOPs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams. This role requires flexibility for shift work and strong customer-facing skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data center operations or a similar environment.
• Strong English communication and customer interaction skills.
• Ability to work in shifts including nights and weekends if required.

Responsibilities

• Break-Fix: work outside normal hours including nights and weekends when needed.
• Remote Hands: install, test, and document data center hardware per MOPs and vendor docs.
• Cabling: install and troubleshoot Ethernet and fiber cabling.
• Optical Testing: use meters and test equipment to verify 10/100G circuits and diagnose issues.
• Site Audits: verify equipment placement and cabling lengths; document results.
• Racking and Stacking: organize hardware in racks per SOPs.
• Decommissioning: safely remove outdated hardware.
• Hardware Replacement: swap faulty components.
• Power Management: manage power feeds and ATS; optimize hot/cold aisles.
• Documentation: read cut-sheets and ensure correct port connections.
• AC/DC Power Equipment: maintain power equipment and connectivity.
• Oversight: supervise on-site work by third parties.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Independent work

English communication

Multitasking

Safety compliance

Tools

Optical power meter

Stabilized light source

VFL

OTDR

iPerf

Job description

Fusion Solutions, LLC seeks a Data Center Optical Engineer to ensure reliable operation of data center facilities. You will perform racking, cabling, and stacking, decommissioning, and hardware replacement, with hands-on testing of Ethernet and fiber networks.

You will conduct optical testing with meters and testing equipment, follow MOPs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams. This role requires flexibility for shift work and strong customer-facing skills.