Process Technician II

Schedule: MF: 85, Occasional OT and weekend
Duration: 12 months, possibility of extension

Job Description:
Job Summary
The Process Technician plays a critical hands-on technical role in supporting cleanroom optical ribbon and fiber optic cable manufacturing. This position provides advanced process expertise, equipment troubleshooting, and technical leadership while remaining on a non-management technical career path. The role supports stable operations, continuous improvement, and production scale-up in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.

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Key Responsibilities
Process & Equipment Support

• Operate, monitor, and optimize cleanroom-based optical ribbon and cable manufacturing processes
• Perform advanced setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of ribbonization, fiber handling, and bonding equipment
• Lead process start-ups, line qualifications, and product changeovers
• Troubleshoot complex quality issues including attenuation, ribbon geometry, fiber alignment, and bonding integrity
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to cleanroom protocols, SOPs, and safety requirements
• Monitor in-line and off-line quality metrics and drive corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with ISO, Telcordia/GR, IEC, and customer specifications
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze process data using SPC and manufacturing systems to improve yield, throughput, and uptime
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives
• Assist with new equipment installation, process transfers, and plant expansion efforts

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a technical mentor to Process Technicians and Operators
• Provide hands-on training and technical guidance without direct people management responsibilities
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned processes or equipment

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Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in Engineering Technology or related field preferred
• 23+ years of experience in optical fiber, ribbon, or precision manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom operations and contamination control
• Hands-on experience with optical fiber handling, ribbonization, and precision equipment
• Proficiency in SPC, MES, and process data analysis
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, specifications, and procedures
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and mentoring skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-count or rollable ribbon fiber products
• Knowledge of Telcordia GR-20, GR-409, GR-326, IEC standards
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Experience supporting rapid production scale-up in a cleanroom environment

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Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work on the cleanroom manufacturing floor for extended periods
• Manual dexterity for fine fiber handling and equipment adjustments
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to wear cleanroom garments for full shift

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Work Environment

• Day shift in a controlled cleanroom optical manufacturing facility
• Exposure to controlled fiber materials, precision equipment, and cleanroom processes