Technician

General Summary:

• 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.
• The position also requires occasional inspection of plastic and stamped components with inspection equipment.
• 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.
• Support inspection measurements of plastic and stamped metal parts on inspection equipment and record data in Excel spreadsheets.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and Word at an appropriate level.
• 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.
• May be required to do physical lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Some level of experience working with electrical or fiber optic wire products, and smaller components.
• Experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.