Optical Assembly Technician II – Fiber & Testing

TE Connectivity Corporation; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity plc is seeking a Technician II to join the Passive Optics organization and support the development of optical interconnect technologies. You will work with engineers and manufacturing teams to build, test, troubleshoot, and optimize optical systems and automation equipment.

The role emphasizes precision assembly, testing, and documentation in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to develop skills in fiber optics and QA processes within TE's global facilities.

Qualifications

• Education: high school degree, technical certification, or related experience in optics, photonics, electronics, engineering technology, manufacturing technology, or related fields.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in with hand-on assembly and testing of delicate or high-precision parts.
• Computer Skills: Experience using standard software tools for documentation, data collection, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Optical System Preparation: Assist development teams with cleaning and inspecting optics and other precision parts.
• Fiber Optic Handling: Prepare, ribbonize, splice, and test optical fiber and connector assemblies. Prepare products for final packaging.
• Testing: Become trained on performing insertion loss, return loss, and other final QA checks on final product.
• Documentation: Follow and help revise work instructions, assembly procedures, and fillin production records.

Skills

Fiber Optics Knowledge

Precision Assembly

Technical Documentation

Education

High school degree / technical certification

Job description

TE Connectivity plc is seeking a Technician II to join the Passive Optics organization and support the development of optical interconnect technologies. You will work with engineers and manufacturing teams to build, test, troubleshoot, and optimize optical systems and automation equipment.

The role emphasizes precision assembly, testing, and documentation in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to develop skills in fiber optics and QA processes within TE's global facilities.