Process Technician Fiber Optic

Job Summary
The Process Technician plays a critical hands-on technical role in supporting cleanroom optical ribbon and fiber optic cable manufacturing. This position provides advanced process expertise equipment troubleshooting and technical leadership while remaining on a non-management technical career path. The role supports stable operations continuous improvement and production scale-up in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
Process & Equipment Support
Operate monitor and optimize cleanroom-based optical ribbon and cable manufacturing processes
Perform advanced setup calibration and troubleshooting of ribbonization fiber handling and bonding equipment
Lead process start-ups line qualifications and product changeovers
Troubleshoot complex quality issues including attenuation ribbon geometry fiber alignment and bonding integrity
Support preventive maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives
Quality & Compliance
Ensure adherence to cleanroom protocols SOPs and safety requirements
Monitor in-line and off-line quality metrics and drive corrective actions
Ensure compliance with ISO Telcordia/GR IEC and customer specifications
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Continuous Improvement
Analyze process data using SPC and manufacturing systems to improve yield throughput and uptime
Support Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen initiatives
Assist with new equipment installation process transfers and plant expansion efforts
Technical Leadership
Serve as a technical mentor to Process Technicians and Operators
Provide hands-on training and technical guidance without direct people management responsibilities
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned processes or equipment

Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in Engineering Technology or related field preferred
2 3 years of experience in optical fiber ribbon or precision manufacturing
Strong knowledge of cleanroom operations and contamination control
Hands-on experience with optical fiber handling ribbonization and precision equipment
Proficiency in SPC MES and process data analysis
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation specifications and procedures
Strong troubleshooting communication and mentoring skills

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with high-count or rollable ribbon fiber products
Knowledge of Telcordia GR-20 GR-409 GR-326 IEC standards
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
Experience supporting rapid production scale-up in a cleanroom environment

Physical & Work Requirements
Ability to work on the cleanroom manufacturing floor for extended periods
Manual dexterity for fine fiber handling and equipment adjustments
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Ability to wear cleanroom garments for full shift

Work Environment
Day shift in a controlled cleanroom optical manufacturing facility
Exposure to controlled fiber materials precision equipment and cleanroom processes