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Engineering Technician II / Manufacturing Assembly Technician

This individual will support fiber optic product development, assembly, testing, and prototype builds within CommScope's engineering and manufacturing environment. The role will work closely with engineering teams on pilot line production, product validation, and troubleshooting of fiber connectivity products.

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4+ years of experience in:

R&D Project Management

Engineering Project Management

Technical Program Management

Product Development or Product Life cycle Management

Experience supporting engineering or technical teams in a project-based environment

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once

Excellent communication and presentation skills

PMP Certification preferred or in progress

Experience managing schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables

Comfortable working in highly collaborative onsite environments

Ability to learn quickly, adapt, and grow within the organization

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Software / Controls Engineer Role Summary

The software/controls engineers are responsible for bringing the custom automation equipment to life. The mechanical team designs and builds the physical machines; these engineers wire them up, program the PLCs, configure the vision systems, program the robots, design the HMI screens, and debug everything until the equipment runs production-ready. This is completely greenfield work. There is currently little to no PLC code on the machines, no safety guarding, and minimal controls. These engineers will write everything from scratch.

A key deliverable for this group is developing vision-based in-process quality inspection setups to replace $130K microscopes currently used on each production line. This requires strong machine vision experience.

Key ResponsibilitiesWrite PLC code from scratch for custom semi-automated manufacturing equipment (Allen-Bradley primary platform)Develop HMI programs and operator interfaces (ProFace HMIs)Program and integrate robotic systems (Epson robots)Configure and program machine vision systems for in-process quality inspection (Keyence systems)Develop vision setups to replace microscope-based inspection, performing automated quality checks during productionDesign electrical schematics and panel layouts for automation equipmentSet up and configure all sensors, I/O, and field devicesDebug and commission equipment end-to-end: wiring, code, motion, vision, roboticsCollaborate with mechanical engineers on equipment integration and with process engineers on process validationSupport equipment deployment to production lines in Shakopee and eventually Mexico

Required Skills & Experience3+ years of experience in PLC programming, controls engineering, or automation software developmentAllen-Bradley PLC programming experience (RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000, structured text, ladder logic)Experience programming HMIs (ProFace preferred, or similar platforms such as Rockwell PanelView, Siemens)Machine vision system experience (Keyence preferred, or Cognex, or similar)Electrical schematic design and panel layout experienceHands-on equipment debug and commissioning experienceAbility to write code from a blank slate for greenfield automation equipment

Preferred ExperienceEpson robot programming experience (or similar SCARA/6-axis robot platforms)Python programming in an automation/controls contextExperience with servo motion control and multi-axis coordinationBackground in benchtop or semi-automated equipment (not large-scale material handling or conveyance)Experience in precision assembly, fiber optics, medical device, or electronics manufacturing

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The Fiber Technician (Tech 2) supports a pilot manufacturing and production line building precision fiber optic assemblies for broadband and data center applications. This role is responsible for assembly, inspection, dimensional measurement, testing, and data documentation in a clean, lab-style production environment.

This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience working with small, delicate components.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble and build fiber optic components and subassembliesOperate precision bench-top equipment for fiber preparation (cutting, stripping, termination)Use digital microscopes to inspect fiber assembliesTake dimensional measurements (length, diameter, alignment)Capture images and document inspection results in internal systemsPerform pass/fail evaluations based on engineering specificationsTroubleshoot minor process or equipment issuesWork directly with engineers on prototype builds and pilot production runsFollow detailed SOPs and work instructionsMaintain traceability and production documentation

Required Experience

2+ years in precision manufacturing, electronics, medical device, semiconductor, or similar environmentExperience with small-part assembly or delicate componentsExperience using microscopes for inspectionFamiliarity with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, or similar)Ability to interpret technical drawings or engineering instructionsStrong documentation and quality mindset

Preferred Background

Medical device manufacturingSemiconductor or cleanroom environmentsPCB assembly or electronics testingOptical or fiber optic exposure

Work Environment

Clean, lab-style production floorSeated bench work for extended periodsHigh precision, repetitive tasksSmall glass fiber components requiring steady hands and strong dexterity

What Makes a Strong Tech 2

Strong mechanical aptitudeComfortable working under microscopesDetail-oriented and analyticalClear communication skillsAble to make quality-based decisions (pass/fail determination)

If you'd like, I can also provide:

A Tech 2 vs Tech 1 comparison sheet for recruitersA shortened LinkedIn versionOr a hiring manager pitch summary version

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