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 Electrical Engineering Technician applies principles and techniques of electrical engineering to construct, evaluate, and modify test sets, product prototypes, subsystems, fixturing, optical assemblies and similar items in support of SubCom's product development and manufacturing. Works closely with development engineers performing measurements, equipment setup, cabling and other hands-on activities. Performs lead-free and leaded soldering (component replacement, circuit modification, board repair) on surface-mount printed wiring board assemblies to IPC standards. Inspects soldering and assembly quality on prototype boards received from contract manufacturers. Performs fusion spices on single-mode optical fibers to assemble optical subsystems. Creates custom cable harness assemblies for equipment interconnect. Designs and constructs custom enclosures for test fixtures and other assemblies. Maintains stock of common electrical and mechanical parts. Researches sources for electrical components and places orders.
Responsibilities
Works with electrical engineers to evaluate performance of design prototypes.
Performs assembly, cabling, and evaluation of custom test sets.
Performs low-loss fusion spices on single-mode optical fiber.
Assembles breadboard designs.
Modifies and repairs surface-mount printed wiring board assemblies.
Supports lab evaluation and factory production testing by designing and assembling custom fixturing and cables.
Purchases components and equipment for engineers
Keeps labs organized
Qualifications
Qualifications
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
Basic laboratory skills - thru hole and surface mount component soldering, cable assembly, test set/setup construction and wiring
Experience with basic laboratory hand tools
IPC Board Inspection and Soldering certifications strongly desirable.
Experience with use of standard laboratory equipment: voltmeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, ...
Experience in single-mode optical fiber handling and fusion spicing.
Basic familiarity with MS Word and Excel
Works well in an engineering team environment.
Good time management skills. Able to work with minimum guidance once task is defined.
Good organizational skills - able to keep place and keep track of equipment and component purchases
Good oral and written communications skills.
A self-starter with the demonstrated ability to take initiative, who can proactively identify issues/opportunities and recommend actions.
Strong results orientation with a proven track record of flawless execution and strong attention to detail.
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.
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.
