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 world's 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, and maintained 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 you're a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you're 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:
The Engineering Tech. will be providing cover and support in the different areas of the System Build and Cable Testing department. By supporting all areas encompassing, but not limited to, specification and drawing review, procedure writing, operator training, process improvements, troubleshooting process issues, disposition of non-conforming product, and equipment calibration and maintenance at the Cable and System Build areas. The candidate will coordinate technical discussions for the processes involved in his/her area. Cable testing and System testing along with system Build will be the primary area of responsibility. This position will augment existing Engineering personnel in this area.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Responsible to define and control of the test processes and equipment
The engineering tech. shall document test procedures, train other technicians and operators, perform EOM study, maintain test hardware, fixturing, collect required test data, and troubleshoot test failures
Troubleshoot and provide solutions and experimentation. Coordination with the Test engineers, product engineers and R&D designers.
Establish SPC controls as required and support data analysis (Cpk analysis) with product engineering
Improve product test throughput and yield to meet program objectives.
Support System and Block testing data compilation and analysis.
Support company and facility Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) policies and programs by:
supporting and meeting annual and long-term ES&H objectives
including ES&H principles in shop procedures, equipment purchases, and equipment/product design
attending appropriate ES&H training
providing information for accident and incident investigations and assisting in implementation of corrective actions
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.
Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law. Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.
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. Note: If the posting is for an internship position, delete all benefit information.
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.
SUBCOM'S CORE VALUES
Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation
Qualifications
*Experience with manufacturing test set operation required
*Microsoft application experience with technical computing skills preferred
Working knowledge of test methods and experience writing procedures preferred
In-depth knowledge of electro-optical test equipment is preferred
A degree in a technical discipline is preferred but years of experience in electro-optics can compensate for a lack of a technical degree.
Experience in optical testing methodologies is preferred
*Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills are required
