Electronics Technician Specialist - Fiber

ComSonics, Inc.; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

ComSonics, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electronics Technician Specialist to diagnose, repair, and improve a wide range of fiber optic equipment. You will use advanced troubleshooting to identify faulty components, correct alignments, perform repairs, and develop equipment modifications as needed.

This role involves sharing knowledge by assisting with training of Fiber Technicians and taking on group lead responsibilities as needed in a cutting-edge fiber optic environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a two-year college required.
• 10+ years of electrical/electronics experience.
• 3+ years of surface mount and fiber optic experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, align, and calibrate fiber optic equipment to specifications.
• Inspect equipment to verify issues, diagnose symptoms, and determine root causes.
• Document estimates, inquiries, parts requests, and customer communications.

Skills

Electrical/Electronics Experience

Surface Mount & Fiber Optic Experience

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Join ComSonics and put your fiber optics expertise to work in a challenging, hands-on technical role. We're seeking an experienced Electronics Technician Specialist to diagnose, repair, and improve a wide range of fiber optic equipment. In this role, you'll use advanced troubleshooting skills to identify faulty components, correct alignment issues, perform repairs, and develop equipment modifications as needed. You'll also play an important role in sharing your knowledge by assisting with the training of other Fiber Technicians.

This position is ideal for a highly skilled technician who enjoys solving complex technical problems, improving repair processes, and working with cutting-edge fiber optic technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all operations required to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, align, and calibrate fiber optic equipment to specifications.
• Inspect equipment to verify customer-reported issues, diagnose symptoms, and determine root causes.
• Complete all required documentation, including estimates, technical inquiries, parts requests, and customer communications.
• Repair equipment by replacing faulty or high-failure components, correcting misalignments, and performing necessary calibrations.
• Thoroughly test and verify equipment performance before release.
• Install all types of connectors onto existing fiber and new optical devices.
• Develop and document repair and alignment procedures for fiber equipment.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies that may improve future repair capabilities.
• Reverse engineer new equipment models and create supporting documentation, including schematics, procedures, and parts lists.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of repairing new equipment types and models.
• Assist in training Fiber Technicians on equipment, troubleshooting methods, and repair procedures.
• Support the resolution of complex or challenging repair issues.
• Serve in Group Lead responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a two-year college required with:
  • 10+ years of electrical/electronics experience, and
  • 3+ years of surface mount and fiber optic experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Technical Qualifications

• Experience working directly with fiber optic equipment manufacturers to obtain technical information, troubleshooting support, and repair solutions for complex equipment issues.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and investigative skills to solve complex repair challenges.
• Demonstrated expertise in fiber optic equipment repair, alignment, calibration, and testing.
• Ability to analyze technical information and develop effective repair solutions for new and existing equipment platforms.

Compensation:

Base Salary Range: $24.60 - $33.22 per hour.

This salary range represents the compensation ComSonics reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting and has been established in good faith based on current market data, internal pay practices, and applicable laws.

Final compensation will be determined within this range based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, education, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs. Offers are typically aligned within the lower to mid-range of the salary band, depending on experience and alignment with role requirements.

Incentive Compensation:

• Positions not eligible for commission may be eligible for an annual incentive bonus. Bonus opportunities are based on role level and are subject to individual and company performance. Any bonus is not guaranteed and is governed by the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
• Positions eligible for commission participate in a commission-based compensation plan. Commission earnings are based on individual performance and applicable sales plans. Actual earnings may vary and are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable commission plan.

ComSonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [phone]. We will be glad to assist you.