Fiber Optic Technician

Amphenol Network Solutions is seeking a Lab Technician to support our high growth Optics business at the Morrisville, NC location. A high degree of attention to detail and organizational skills will be necessary to fulfill the duties of organizing lab materials and equipment as well as correctly preparing, executing, and collecting data from optical tests. The Lab Technician will require minimal supervision and guidance to perform their duties with little ongoing instruction needed.

Responsibilities

Organize and set up optical passive product library and supplies; Support any splicing and testing activities; Support customer's technical requests and new sales opportunities; Assist in engineering/testing activities; Support any quality, supplier, and new product release activities; Support organization of lab, display room, and storage area; Organize lab materials and equipment; Correctly prepare, execute, and collect data from optical tests

Requirements

Associate's degree in a technical field is preferred; relevant experience may be substituted for formal education; 1-5 years of technical support in a development lab and/or test environment; Proven organization skills are strongly preferred; Detail oriented individual is strongly preferred; Experience with fiber cleaving, inspection and splicing is preferred; Familiarity with fiber optic components, optical test equipment and test set-up is preferred; Technical writing skills are preferred; Comfortable and familiar with technical jargon; Clear and concise communication; Ability to ask questions so tasks are completely understood; Must be able to work successfully with colleagues in close confines; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail software; Ability to learn new systems/tools such as Epicor MRP, Teams, Engineering Tools, Dayforce, Teamwork; Ability to lift 25 lbs regularly and move 50 lbs occasionally; Daily combinations of sitting and standing; Multiple hours of computer screen time and typing per day

Nice to have

Associate's degree in a technical field; Experience with fiber cleaving, inspection and splicing; Familiarity with fiber optic components, optical test equipment and test set-up; Technical writing skills; Proven organization skills; Detail oriented