Testing Engineer

Requisition Number: 78532

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing failure analysis and improvement, Applying state-of-the art experimental and theoretical skills to technical problems.
• Developing test methodologies and test systems
• Developing people and equipment capability in the field of fiber optics and optical metrology
• Functioning as a key individual expert
• Plan and conducts mechanical and environmental test programs on optical fiber products as required, and provide detailed test reports tp document performance in timely manner,
• Develop test methods, based on internal and external test documents and industry specification.
• Provide support to other engineers in development projects, like test failure trouble shooting.
• Design, build and automate optical systems for active and passive fiber optics products
• In collaboration with technology team, determine the performance of future fiber optical products and develop an appropriate measurement method
• Develop calibration test procedures and establish measurement uncertainty for test equipment/systems
• Plan and execute product test programs
• Develop tools for data analysis
• Document test methodologies and test results
• Develop and implement methodologies to optimize measurement performance
• Review and approve test reports
• Coach and certify lab technicians to test methods

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science, Optical Engineering , or equivalent.
• Fluent in English both spoken and written.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in telecommunications, network technology development, or product engineering
• 3 to 5 years of Optical testing experience with in depth understanding of optical testing standard (such as GR326), know how to apply product reliability testing.
• Strong customer awareness, with the ability to understand customer needs and translate them into actionable technical or product solutions
• Background in fiber optics, optics or optical engineering
• Programming skills
• Problem solving skills
• Written/verbal communication skills - intermediate and preferably advanced level of English language
• Ability to program equipment using Labview , 1 year experience
• Experienced using DOE techniques, and experience with Minitab is a plus
• Ability to manage assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze/solve complex problems.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and manage to completion on time every time.
• Optical fiber testing knowledge and experience using laser diodes, optical switches and power meter
• Develop and complete reports, presentations, spreadsheets and graphics using a PC with related software, like Power Point, Word, Excel, Minitab, etc.
• Experienced with calibration procedures
• Familiar with fiber product testing standards such as GR326, familiar with the product reliability testing plan design.

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