Job Description
This role assembles optical connector components using advanced skills in fiber optics manufacturing, targeting efficient production of 10,000 units monthly for connectivity solutions. Assembly involves polishing cables with Furukawa polishers, testing with IL/RL meters at 500 insertions per hour, and operating routers with epoxy for bonding. The position terminates various fiber configurations like LC connectors in 200 assemblies daily and sets up test stations with oscilloscopes. Quality checks with gages ensure IPC standards for multi-fiber termini.
TE Connectivity produces connectivity and sensor solutions for industrial applications, with over 90,000 employees across 130 countries. The company focuses on powering transportation systems with 20,000 sensors installed and enabling data centers through artificial intelligence integrations in 50 facilities.
Operators use hand-eye coordination for intricate work with microscopes, troubleshoot equipment like E-Stop systems, and train 5 new employees quarterly on processes. Collaboration happens with teams in process development, estimating step durations for 15 new products, and communicating for customer satisfaction. A constraint involves balancing workloads during schedule changes, often working overtime to meet goals of 95% on-time delivery.
Compensation offers competitive hourly rate of $26.68, subject to location adjustments, with shift differentials of 10% for evenings and 22% for weekends from 6:13 start. Shifts available Monday to Friday 7 AM to 3:30 PM, 3 PM to 11:30 PM evenings, or Friday to Sunday 7 AM to 7:30 PM. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), disability and life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.
Responsibilities
- Polish and test fiber optic cables
- Assemble and package fiber optic connector components
- Operate fiber router and complete over-molding process 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 estimations of process step time durations
- Assist in setting up new manufacturing processes
- Identify process changes to improve efficiencies
- Communicate within team atmosphere for customer satisfaction
- Train new and existing team members on products, processes, and procedures
- Perform advanced assembly processes for fiber optic products
- Derive measurements from drawings
- 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 3 years manufacturing experience required
- Minimum 2 years fiber optic manufacturing experience required
- SAP Manufacturing and ISO 9001 experience preferred
- Working knowledge of hand tools and blueprint reading preferred
- Experience using Oscilloscope, DMM, Variable Power Supplies required
- Excel skills to record and analyze data
- Some post high school technical courses preferred
- Familiarity of AutoCAD or similar program
- Ability to move 50 pounds and operate machinery
- Proficiency in written English instructions