FIber Optic Technician, Entry-Level

Chiral Photonics, Inc., Pine Brook, New Jersey About Us

• Creating fiber optic components, such as multicore fiber fanouts, combiners, couplers
• Reading work instructions, schematics, and drawings
• Preparing and splicing optical fiber
• Micro-alignment of fibers and optical assemblies using specialized equipment
• Testing fiber optic assemblies using specialized equipment, such as lasers, detectors and spectrometers
• Working in a clean-bench environment with contamination control and laser safety protocols
• Digitally logging process details

• Patience & Focus: Precision work can take time, requiring engagement, focus and attention to details
• Adaptability: You are flexible and can adjust quickly when processes or priorities shift
• Attention to Detail: You catch what others miss
• Team Player: You ask smart questions, share ideas, help and respect peers and work towards the success of the team
• Manual Dexterity & Fine Motor Skills: Steady hands and good hand-eye coordination for working with small, sometimes delicate, components
• Basic Computer Literacy: Basics of using computer applications and data entry are required; Additional computer skills will serve you well in this increasingly automated environment.
• Precision Measurement Knowledge: Understanding measurement principles, tolerances, and unit conversions are a plus
• Other Relevant Skills are a Bonus: Any prior experience with optical fibers, such as fusion splicing and polishing, laser systems, interferometry, or precision electronics will be a strong asset

• 3 months of paid training
• Growth opportunities – start on the bench and advance to supervisor, manager, and beyond
• Structured training, as well as informal learning opportunities, with experienced mentors and co-workers
• Hands-on work from day one — no assembly-line boredom
• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Benefits that include medical, dental insurance and paid time off
• Opportunities to work with R&D, testing, prototyping