Fiber Test Engineer

Job Description

• Will be interfacing with vendors during their work day and follow all compliance policies.
• Will communicate with their team and project manager therefore good communication is key.
• Maintaining Project Schedules
• Performing fiber characterization tests using OTDR, CD/PMD, power meter/laser source and fiber end face testing using industry standard test equipment
• Splicing or re-splicing of problematic fiber strands using industry standard fusion splicers
• Fiber end face cleaning using multiple methods
• Providing field analysis on Vendor's fiber network from test data
• Preparing testing packages including:
• Redlining of project documentation including fiber path and demarcation points
• Provide test reports as dictated by vendor requirements
• Managing project field documentation
• Interfacing with vendors to provide remediation to fiber path issues
• Performing site surveys to validate vendor infrastructure deliverables including any issues
• A team of two people working on a project. They will be provided a scope pf work document.
• Understanding of test results interpretation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to test with OTDR
• Experience in Telecom Industry 3+ years
• Experience working with MS Software (Word, Excel)
• Experience with inside and outside plant (ISP inside plant ). (OSP Outside Plant)
• Splicing Experience is desired
• CD/PMD
• Fiber Network troubleshooting proficiency

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 enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.