Qualification Test Technician
SubCom

Job Description

Job Details

Job Location

Eatontown Office - Eatontown, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School Diploma

Description

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

Work as part of the undersea hardware team focused on the product design and development of submarine optical fiber cable hardware, with special focus on qualification sample building and in-house testing.

• Collaborate with engineering staff to assemble undersea hardware qualification test samples, including joints and couplings.
• Understand and perform both mechanical and molding qualification testing as required including but not limited to fiberoptic splicing, test sample molding, radiographic inspection, high voltage, microtome, heat shrink, hydrostatic pressure and (tensile) load testing.
• Serve as the Department 4200 Lab Safety Representative, maintaining the safety and functionality of the laboratory, crucial maintenance and periodic monitoring of x-ray dosage badges, maintenance of eyewash stations, etc.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment used for qualification testing including but not limited to thermal ovens, high-power microscope, and molding extruders and chillers.
• Perform, document, and train other engineers and technicians on the assembly of undersea hardware related to joints, couplings, equalizers and various special hardware.
• Assist in the preparation and testing of precision optical fiber splicing using equipment such as power meters, OTDRs & OSAs.
• Operate and maintain digital radiographic equipment used for producing x-ray images of qualification test samples and any other assemblies as needed
• Assist in the dissection and review of post-testing qualification samples using assorted hand tools, as well as machine shop equipment including but not limited to drill presses and band saws
• Provide clear and concise summaries of test results and other work output.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of consumable, tools, and regularly stocked parts used for qualification assemblies

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in engineering
• Minimum 6 years' experience conducting qualification testing on undersea optical fiber cable hardware
• Excellent hand dexterity.
• Proficient in use of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a multi-functional team to ensure goals are met.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Familiarity with undersea splicing components preferred

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'S CORE VALUES

Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation

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