Sr. Process Technician

Requisition Number: 73655

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose:

Performs a variety of technical duties and activities including experimental procedures, collection of data from manufacturing process, data analysis and graphical analysis. May be involved with measurement labs and/or customer data to help engineers resolve customer complaints or improve manufacturing yields. May lead and direct P&M trades and/or contract trades personnel in equipment installation, repairs or upgrades

Key Responsibilities:

• Trains and coaches new engineering personnel on equipment and process(es)
• Understands equipment used in key process(es) and interprets data from process(es) to solve problems
• Works with teams focused on product innovation, cost reduction projects, etc
• Troubleshoots process and equipment issues
• Works with engineers to develop and implement testing and integration of equipment
• Works on equipment projects to reduce costs, downtime and/or defects and increase yields
• Proactively guides front-line production workforce and technical teams to comply with safety, health, equipment standard operating procedures, and environmental regulations
• Provides inputs to project plans that identify resources and accurate timelines
• May be asked to participate in developing a new process or machine to improve the current process
• May be asked to write process, product or equipment documentation
of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener
• Computer Literacy
• Able to relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; finds topics and common interests that he/she can use to build rapport with others
• Technical Writing (Technician)

Competencies (knowledge, skills, and behaviors):

• Computer Literacy
• Able to relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; finds topics and common interests that he/she can use to build rapport with others
• Technical Writing (Technician)
• Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked
• Technical Curiosity
• Accurately estimates time required to complete actions and activities; adheres to schedules and timetables; completes things when he/she said they would; sensitive to the use of other people's time
• Process/Product Knowledge
• Allocates time and attention based on what is the most important to achieve key goals and objectives; approaches work in an organized and systematic manner; effectively manages tasks, information, and requests

Experience/Education - Required:

• Associates Degree in technical field or strong Math/Science background and experiences
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Reads blueprints and/or drawings
• Other technician and/or operator roles that lead to a better understanding of the equipment and processes

 Experience/Education - Desired:

• B.S. in technical field
• Project Management skills
• Lean Fundamentals
• Yellow Belt or Green Belt
• PEx tools

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% to various manufacturing sites in the  Division

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $70,834.00 - $97,397.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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