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Engineering Technician


Reference Number: AVALE10

Engineering Technician
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Shakopee, MN
duration  12 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Transportation
Job Description

Job Description:

This position is responsible for working with engineers to build prototypes and moderate production levels of fiber optic products, and assist in developing manufacturing processes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Build samples of fiber optic products and support moderate levels of production assembly.
Complete samples and production assemblies per the required timeline.
Collect, read, and record product test data in the data systems or Excel spreadsheets.
Give feedback and suggestions on manufacturing processes and product designs, and assist in performing failure analysis.
Communicate issues in a timely manner to the engineer or operations lead.

Other Department Duties and Responsibilities:
Exhibit a level of competency with a broad range manufacturing tools and equipment, lab test equipment, and fiber optic products, after some training.
Follow department safety and efficiency programs.
Complete training in lab processes, procedures and test methods, as required.
Collaboration with current lab staff, which includes other engineers and technicians in a team-oriented environment.
Familiarity with fiber optic products and understand internal and external customer expectations.
May train other technicians and operators.

Required Qualifications
Associates degree in related curriculum such as mechanical engineering technician, electronic systems technician, metrology technician, etc or related experience in a similar industrial organization.
Solid communication skills including excellent writing skills and fluency in English.
Good eye/hand coordination to build the fiber optic products.
Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office.
Skilled at planning and ability to pay attention to details.
Ability to effectively work within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications
Some level of experience working with electrical or fiber optic wire products, and smaller components.
Experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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