Job Description
This role performs optical connector assembly in fiber optics production, specializing in termination of SC and MPO configurations for 7,500 assemblies monthly in industrial sensors. Work involves epoxy application with routers, testing using Optical Power Meters at 300 readings per hour, and over-molding for protection. Set-ups include calibrating oscilloscopes and switch testing, with inspections via blueprints to ensure 99% yield rate.
TE Connectivity delivers connectivity solutions for safer transportation and productive factories, supporting 90,000 employees in 130 countries with 10,000 engineers. The company advances energy networks and automated data centers through sensor technologies and artificial intelligence.
Operators troubleshoot coating equipment failures, derive measurements from AutoCAD files, and mentor 4 trainees bi-annually on ISO 9001 protocols. Collaboration with process teams includes three weekly review meetings and identifying changes for cost reduction. Challenges include adhering to clean room protocols with required PPE like safety shoes and nitrile gloves, while moving between zones and handling 50-pound materials.
Compensation offers $24.28 hourly, location-dependent, plus 10% evening shift differential and 22% weekend premium starting 6:13. Available shifts are Monday to Friday 7 AM to 3:30 PM, 3 PM to 11:30 PM, or Friday to Sunday 7 AM to 7:30 PM. Benefits feature comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), disability coverage, life insurance, stock purchase plan, paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.
Responsibilities
- Polish and test fiber optic cables
- Assemble and package fiber optic connector components
- Operate fiber router and coating equipment as needed
- Complete over-molding processes as needed
- Support prototype and NPI builds
- Measure components using calipers, gages, or measuring devices
- Complete operational paperwork for traceability
- Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to equipment
- Demonstrate cleaning methods and contamination assessment for optical assembly
- Terminate various standard and new fiber optic termini
- Perform IL and RL testing of cable assemblies
- Perform EFG and IPC checks on single and multi-fiber termini
- Operate equipment with E-Stop and Soft Stop, identify and resolve issues
- Assist in estimation process for step durations
- Assist in setting up new manufacturing processes
- Suggest process changes to improve efficiencies
- Communicate within team atmosphere for customer satisfaction
- Train new and existing team members on products, processes, and procedures
- Inspect work using quality standards, instructions, and prints
- Work in clean room environment wearing gown, booties, hair net, gloves, glasses, and shoes
- Available for overtime to support production goals
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience required
- Minimum 1 year fiber optic manufacturing experience required
- SAP Manufacturing and ISO 9001 experience preferred
- Proficient motor skills for intricate work
- Working knowledge of hand tools and blueprint reading preferred
- Ability to work with small parts in clean room using microscope
- Good time management for multiple projects
- Experience using Oscilloscope, DMM, Variable Power Supplies preferred
- Excel skills to record and analyze data preferred
- Some post high school technical courses preferred
- Familiarity of AutoCAD preferred
- Ability to move 50 pounds and operate machinery
- Proficiency in written English instructions