MFG & PROCESS TECHNICIAN III 1

TE Connectivity; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a production technician to assemble fiber optic cables and ensure quality standards are met. You will operate automatic production equipment, assemble through welded arrays, and test assemblies with standard optical devices. On-site training will be provided.

The role emphasizes teamwork, meticulous attention to quality, and maintaining the welding platform, with opportunities to gain experience with CNC-like equipment and fiber optics handling.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 1+ year related work experience.
• High school diploma required; AA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce fiber optic assemblies and ensure quality specs are met.
• Assemble cables using welded optic arrays and test using standard devices.
• Maintain and adjust fiber optic welding platform; perform routine cleaning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality orientation

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in engineering or tech

High school diploma

Tools

CNC machines

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

Responsible for production of fiber optic assemblies and ensure quality specifications are met. Assembly of fiber optic cables using welded fiber optic arrays. Testing of cable assemblies using standard and specialized electro-optical devices. (Required on-site training)

Job Requirements

• Operate automatic production equipment for fiber optic connector manufacturing
• Collecting measurements of fiber optic assemblies
• Routine maintenance of a fiber optic welding platform – cleaning and adjusting
• Offering feedback to enhance performance of fiber optic welding platform
• Must work well with others in a collaborative environment
• Termination of fiber optic cables

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, optical engineering or technology or a combination of engineering degree work and 1+ year(s) of associated work experience
• High school diploma required; AA degree or equivalent preferred

Required Experience & Skills

• Typically, 2-4+ years of related manufacturing or process technician experience
• Strong attention to detail and quality orientation
• Manual dexterity for fine and precise handwork
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience operating CNC or automated production equipment
• Experience handling fiber optics
• Opto-mechanical assembly experience

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

About Te Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable and productive, connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $57,300 - $86,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.