Fiber Optic Cable Assembly - Engineer

TRS International Manufacturing, Inc.; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS International Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an Engineer/SME for Fiber Optic Cable Assembly to design and optimize fiber optic cables and manufacturing processes.

You will manage engineering documentation, BOMs, testing, and collaborate with production, R&D, and quality teams to deliver high-quality, compliant assemblies.

Applicants should hold a related degree and have hands-on experience with fiber optics, splicing, testing, and reading technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic principles and testing.
• Experience with fiber optic manufacturing and QC practices.

Responsibilities

• Design fiber optic cable assemblies and manufacturing processes.
• Oversee fiber optic manufacturing and quality control.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and customer specifications for manufacturability.
• Coordinate production, quality, and R&D teams.
• Develop testing procedures including insertion loss and return loss.

Skills

Fiber optics fundamentals

Testing methodologies

Engineering documentation

Schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

Tools

Fiber optic testing equipment

Quality control equipment

Job description

Engineer/SME - Fiber Optic Cable Assembly

Company Description:

Founded in 1989, TRS is a small business specialized in cable manufacturing, assembling customized cable assemblies and wiring harnesses, including injection molding & fiber optic capabilities - the latter of which you will be helping to expand. TRS's products are built-to-order based on customer drawings/specifications. We're capable of large-scale manufacturing & 100% quality testing. We are AS9100D and ISO-9001 certified, and ITAR certified. We support vital national security and aerospace/defense platforms with cable assembly and harness manufacturing.

Job responsibilities:

• Design fiber optic cable assemblies and manufacturing processes.


• In charge of fiber optic engineering documentation, including technical drawings, work instructions, and bill of materials.


• Oversee fiber optic manufacturing and quality control process.


• Coordinate production, quality, and R&D teams to improve efficiency.


• Compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.


• Review customer production and testing requirements, drawings, and parts lists for manufacturability focusing on fiber optic assemblies.


• assist in coordinating the end-to-end planning, production, and shipping of fiber optic cable assemblies.


• Develop and oversee testing processes for completed fiber optic assemblies, including insertion loss, optical power, continuity, polarity, and return loss testing, as applicable to customer requirements.

Qualifications:

Either:

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.


• Strong understanding of fiber optic principles, cable structures, splicing, connectorization, and testing methodologies.


• Experience with fiber optic manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality control practices.


• Proficiency in reading and creating technical schematics, diagrams, and engineering drawings.

To comply with U.S. Government regulations on space technology exports, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., individuals protected under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.