Highlights
The successful candidate will be a key member of simultaneous R&D engineering teams and will be responsible for optical connector assembly, termination of various configurations of fiber optic cable assemblies, and testing of these cable assemblies. The ruggedized Fiber Optic (RFO) hiring for R&D/Product DVL Technician supports the quick turn capabilities needed for prototypes and customer samples.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Marlborough, MA |
| Industry | Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Website | http://www.te.com/usa-en/home.html |
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Job Title: R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN III
Posting Start Date: 11/4/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Description:
Job Overview
The ruggedized Fiber Optic (RFO) hiring for R&D/Product DVL Technician supports the quick turn capabilities needed for prototypes and customer samples. The role supports tooling designs in support of new products and processes to meet customer ramp-up schedules. The position involves product builds and preparing products for transfer to production.
The successful candidate will be a key member of simultaneous R&D engineering teams and will be responsible for optical connector assembly, termination of various configurations of fiber optic cable assemblies, and testing of these cable assemblies. Additional responsibilities include operation of over-molding processes and providing suggestions for simplification of new products to reduce costs and increase manufacturing efficiency.
Candidates should be self-starters, able to work under pressure, balance multiple priorities, and be committed to continuous learning.
Job Requirements
Primary responsibilities include:
Termination of various standard fiber optic termini as well as new termini designs.
Support prototype product builds, test product builds, and pre-release NPI builds.
Perform IL & RL testing of various configurations of cable assemblies.
Perform AFG & IPC workmanship checks on both single & multi-fiber termini.
Mechanical aptitude to safely and efficiently operate equipment (E-Stop/Soft Stop, identifying issues, clearing faults and acknowledging machine states).
Assist in the estimation process setup durations.
Assist in setting up new manufacturing processes.
Suggest process changes to improve overall manufacturing efficiencies.
Communication within a team atmosphere to ensure clarity of purpose and customer satisfaction.
Soldering & PCB assembly skills for:
o Wire harnesses
o Connectors
o Passive components (resistors, capacitors, etc.)
o ICs (Integrated Circuits)
- Use of Fiber Optic & Electronic Test Equipment:
o Optical Power Meters
o IL/RL Test Equipment
o Oscilloscopes
o DMM (Digital Multi Meter)
o Variable Power Supplies
o Variable Attenuators
o Optical & RF Switches
What your background should look like
- • Completed High School or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in a fiber optic manufacturing environment.
- Must manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail, following BOMs, routers, and understanding drawings/prints.
- Proficient dexterity and motor skills for intricate/delicate work.
- Need to have requisite Excel skills to record, organize, and analyze data.
Competencies
Values:
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Inclusion
- Innovation
- Teamwork
Job Locations:
Posting City: SWINDON
Job Country: Great Britain
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 161411
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
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About Company
TE Connectivity is an industry leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, fueled by innovation and collaboration. Our emphasis on forward thinking has attracted the brightest industry minds, allowing them to thrive and create breakthrough solutions that deliver a competitive advantage to our customers.
TE Connectivity is a global, $12.1 billion company that designs and manufactures over 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of our lives. Our nearly 90,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry—from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks—enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities.