Quality Specialist 3 (7996)

SubCom; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

FSA / HSA

Vacation & sick leave

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Shift differential

Job summary

SubCom is seeking a Quality Specialist 3 to perform detailed electro‑optical tests on cables and systems during production. You will learn high voltage safety and fault location, with emphasis on accuracy and independent work in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to interact professionally with manufacturing, quality, management, and customers. Overtime may be required and a commitment to safety is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• An associate degree with a focus on electrical or electronics, or no less than two years of related experience strongly preferred.
• Must be able to pass a written, job-related test.
• Math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Possess the mathematical skills required to work with conversion factors, formulas and other related functions.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Positive communication style, along with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficient verbal and written skills which allow for accurate explanations of all situations you are responsible to manage.
• Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the day.
• Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments.
• Ability to speak, read and write English with technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Performs characterization tests on fiber optic cables, including OTDR, Chromatic Dispersion, Polarization Mode Dispersion, Electrical Tests (High Voltage, IR and DCR).
• Analyze results and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Safely operates various hand and power tools for preparing cable ends for test.
• Generates failure reports to track non-compliances.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, quality, management, and customer representatives professionally and respectfully.
• Follows verbal and written instructions, accepts increased responsibility, and is accountable for his/her actions.
• Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices.
• Maintains a good safety record, has a working knowledge of behavioral based safety initiatives and accepts the responsibility to communicate unsafe situations.
• Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment.
• While interacting with customers and visitors, represents the Company in a positive manner.
• Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives).
• Responds to multiple production assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety-mindedness

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in electrical/electronics or related experience

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an
exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the worlds most innovative companies to create a more connected world?

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether youre a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or youre new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview:

A Quality Specialist 3 is responsible for performing a variety of detailed electro-optical tests on cables and systems throughout the production process, based on internal as well as contractual requirements. In this position, you will begin to develop an understanding in high voltage safety requirements and test techniques, and electro-optical fault location and diagnosis. This position requires strong attention to detail, good analytical skills and decision-making capability as well as the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• - *Performs characterization tests on fiber optic cables, including OTDR, Chromatic Dispersion, Polarization Mode Dispersion, Electrical Tests (High Voltage, IR and DCR).
• - *Analyze results and ensure compliance with specifications.
• - *Safely operates various hand and power tools for preparing cable ends for test.
• - Generates failure reports to track non-compliances.
• - *Interfaces with manufacturing, quality, management, and customer representatives professionally and respectfully.
• - *Follows verbal and written instructions, accepts increased responsibility, and is accountable for his/her actions.
• - *Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices.
• - *Maintains a good safety record, has a working knowledge of behavioral based safety initiatives and accepts the responsibility to communicate unsafe situations.
• - *Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment.
• - *While interacting with customers and visitors, represents the Company in a positive manner.
• - Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives).
• - Responds to multiple production assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
• - Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required.
• - Other duties as assigned.
• - NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not
available for this position.

BENEFITS

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY
SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.

SUBCOMS CORE VALUES
Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation

Qualifications

• - High school diploma or equivalency required.
• - An associate degree with a focus on electrical or electronics, or no less than two years of related experience strongly preferred.
• - Must be able to pass a written, job-related test.
• - Math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage.
• - Possess the mathematical skills required to work with conversion factors, formulas and other related functions.
• - Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• - Positive communication style, along with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• - Proficient verbal and written skills which allow for accurate explanations of all situations you are responsible to manage.
• - Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the day.
• - Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments.
• - Ability to work any shift, including days, evening, nights, and weekends as determined by Supervisor.
• - Ability to speak, read and write English with technical proficiency.