Test Technician

CommScope; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CommScope in Shakopee, MN seeks a technician to work with test engineers on fiber optic product testing. You will perform optical, mechanical, and environmental tests, collect data, and report conformance to requirements. Proficiency with Excel and lab software is needed.

You will follow work instructions, maintain test records, and collaborate with the lab team to ensure accurate results and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication in English.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan and pay attention to details.
• Good teamwork and collaboration in lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Test fiber optic products to evaluate performance per work instructions.
• Collect, record, analyze and report test data.
• Follow testing schedules and update status in lab systems.
• Utilize Excel and Word to analyze data and report results.
• Operate test equipment and software to acquire data.
• Review test plans and reports if required.
• Update test status via the test request system.
• Communicate issues to the test engineer promptly.
• Participate in lab maintenance and safety programs.
• Collaborate with lab staff in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Written communication

Fluency in English

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

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Location: Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

General Summary

This position is responsible for working with test engineers to test fiber optic products.

Duties & Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position will be to test fiber optic products per established work instructions to evaluate product performance and collect data that provides evidence of conformance to product requirements. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Project


• Conduct optical, mechanical, and environmental tests of fiber optic products to assess compliance to product requirements.


• Collect, record, analyze and report test data.


• Follow testing schedule and provide status in the lab request system.


• Utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to analyze and report data.


• Utilize custom computer software used with test equipment to acquire data.


• Review and approval of test plans and reports if required.


• Utilize test request system to update test status.


• Communicate issues in a timely manner to the test engineer.


• Department


• Competency/experience with corporate, business unit and lab quality management system documentation.


• Competency/experience with relevant industry standards for fiber optic products


• Competency/experience with the range of lab test equipment.


• Competency/experience with fiber optic products and technical principals.


• Competency/experience with internal and external customer expectations.


• Follow department safety and efficiency programs.


• Participate in test equipment maintenance and validations if required.


• Complete training on lab processes, procedures and test methods as required.


• Position has growth potential with four additional technician titles each with increasing responsibilities.


• Collaboration with current lab staff which includes other test engineers and technicians in team oriented environment.

Familiarity with a range of fiber optic products or equivalent.

Skills Required

• Solid communication skills including excellent writing skills and fluency in English.


• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office.


• Skilled at planning and ability to pay attention to details.


• Ability to effectively work within a team environment.


• May be required to do physical lifting up to 40 pounds.

Strongly Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience with testing of fiber optic products per international and domestic industry standards.


• Ability to use Microsoft Excel to analyze data using formulas and graphs.

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