Electrical Test & Measurement Engineer (Optical Cable Industry)

Role: Electrical Test & Measurement Engineer

Established industry leader in fiber optic and copper connectivity solutions with over 40 years of experience.

• Opportunity to work with products supporting mission-critical industries including data centers military telecommunications broadcast and enterprise networks.
• Known for innovation engineering excellence and patented technologies in the fiber optic industry.
• Collaborative team environment with hands-on training and opportunities to learn new technical skills.
• Offers professional growth opportunities through interactive training challenging assignments and cross-functional exposure.
• Competitive benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) PTO disability coverage and education reimbursement.
• Stable publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ with a global customer base across more than 70 countries.
• Strong reputation for quality manufacturing and customer-focused solutions in high-performance connectivity products.
• Employees frequently highlight supportive coworkers teamwork and opportunities for overtime and advancement.
• Company emphasizes long-term employee retention with an average employee tenure of over 11 years.

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for the design verification of Enterprise Copper products as they relate to DC and high-frequency electrical properties.
• Perform testing and qualification functions regarding all aspects pertinent to both customer needs and relevant industry standards.
• Provide direct technical support to production by qualifying test adapters/fixtures and components per test requirements.
• Develop adjustment methods based on performance category and lot numbers.
• Support the transition of products from concept and prototyping into full-scale production ensuring manufacturing readiness and process stability.
• Write software to automate the measurement processes.
• Keep current knowledge on relevant standards that govern OCC products.
• Maintain data and reports generated from testing.
• Work closely with other departments within OCC such as marketing or sales to supply information on specific products as needed.
• Develop and maintain internal relevant testing procedures equipment and processes.
• Create drawings CAD models printed circuit board layouts.
• Support entry of product from concept and prototyping into production.
• Assemble prototypes and sample lots of products for performance testing.
• Evaluate test results on products.
• Determine pass-fail conditions for cable and connector products by performance category.
• Promote OCCs service excellence and quality.
• Provide excellent service to customers; build strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focus on quality and positive solutions; communicate respectfully; demonstrate compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.
• Champion OCCs mission vision and values; comply with policies and procedures ethical standards and Code of Conduct.

Experience you will need:

• Bachelors degree in Electronics Electrical or related Engineering or Associates Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Equivalent experience in the Test and Measurement field is also acceptable.
• Excellent knowledge of vector network analyzers or other complex laboratory equipment.
• An understanding of EMI and/or wave propagation theory is desirable.
• Experience or education in programming.
• Proficiency in Matlab is also desirable.
• Excellent computer skills required with familiarity and skill in software packages including Microsoft Word Excel and HTML.
• Experience designing in an engineering environment and with PC-based schematic capture and development software.
• Ability to plan layout and execute complex work programs functions and operations.
• Ability to understand and implement quality procedures.
• Excellent math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all paperwork.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the demonstrated ability to express oneself clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work in a team environment and with minimal supervision.
• Pay close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and to recognize record and help resolve problems.
• Able to organize complete tasks and manage time.