Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an
exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most
innovative companies to create a more connected world?
Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.
The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout
the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications
networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards,
enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the
SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big
cities, and rural towns.
We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse
perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re
new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative
and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.
Position Overview:
An Electronic Technician (Craftsperson 1) is responsible for overseeing the functionality of the electronic instrumentation throughout the facility. All tasks must be performed safely, in accordance with experience, training, instructions and guidance from Quality Management or designee. This position performs duties with minimal supervision
Responsibilities and Duties:
Repairs, installs, and inspects electronic systems and devices as directed through verbal or written directions, diagrams, drawings, or specifications.
Calibrates electronic instrumentation and sensing equipment used to monitor cable manufacturing processes.
Installs and repairs the camera, paging, and speaker systems throughout the facility.
Ability to work with other trades, manufacturing personnel, engineers, and supervisory personnel to develop and implement changes to electronic components and modify operation of process control equipment.
Properly completes maintenance records and calibration records on paper and in a variety of computer systems.
Ability to read and understand maintenance manuals, work instructions, schematics, and blueprints.
Determines material or replacement needs and a logical method for repair; takes appropriate action to meet those needs and makes repairs.
Safely operates various hand and power tools and powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and pallet jacks.
Works as a team player to facilitate the objectives of the Maintenance Department.
Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices and plant safety rules, including Lockout/Tagout and NFPA 70e
Responds to multiple assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required.
Works with and as inspectors to verify correct production line setups.
Regular audits of production lines and associated systems.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
An Associate degree in electronic technology or comparable training/work experience
At least 5 years of experience troubleshooting industrial electronic equipment using scopes, meters, and other types of electronic test equipment. Items to include temperature, pressure, proximity, and level sensors along with rotary ecoders.
Experience with electronic instrument calibration programs and using NIST standards for calibrations.
Ability to work with minimal supervision; self-directed.
Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the shift. Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments.
Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
Must be willing to work any shift as needed, including weekends.
Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
Computer skills, including familiarization with Microsoft Office is strongly preferred.
Ability to solder and terminate various types of common electrical connectors.
Must be able to pass a written and hands-on, job-related test.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related
duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not
available for this position.
Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.
Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications
without a resume.
Benefits
SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries,
medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid
sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a
401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift
differential. Note: If the posting is for an internship position, delete all benefit information.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY
SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of