Electrical Test and Measurement Engineer

Electrical Test and Measurement Engineer Optical Cable Corporation United States, North Carolina, Swannanoa 112 Buckeye Cove Road (Show on map) Mar 12, 2026

Basic Function:

Responsible for the design verification of Enterprise Copper products as they relate to DC and high frequency electrical properties.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Performs testing and qualification functions in regards to all aspects as pertinent to both customer needs and relevant industry standards.
• Writes software to automate the measurement processes.
• Keeps current knowledge on relevant standards that govern OCC products.
• Maintains data and reports generated from testing.
• Works closely with other departments within OCC, such as marketing or sales, to supply information on specific products as needed.
• Develops and maintains internal relevant testing procedures, equipment and processes.
• Creates drawings, CAD models, printed circuit board layouts.
• Supports entry of product from concept and prototyping into production.

Promotes OCC's service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer request/needs. Champions OCC's mission, vision and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards and Code of Conduct.

Job Scope:

Management Responsibility:

None

• Communication
• Requires excellent communication between all departments and production
• Confidentiality
• All documentation and paperwork is confidential to OCC
• Financial responsibility
• None
• Judgment
• Exercises appropriate judgment regarding various projects as assigned
• Compliance
• Responsible for complying with internal pricing guides and all applicable laws and regulations, including ISO and SOX.
• Travel
• Minimal

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical or related Engineering or Associates Degree in Engineering or related field. Equivalent experience in the Test and Measurement field is also acceptable.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:

Excellent knowledge of vector network analysers or other complex laboratory equipment. An understanding of EMI and/or wave propagation theory is desirable. Experience or education in programming. Proficiency in Matlab is also desirable. Excellent computer skills required with familiarity and skill in software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and HTML. Experience designing in an engineering environment and with PC based schematic capture and development software. Ability to plan, layout, and execute complex work programs, functions and operations. Ability to understand and implement quality procedures. Excellent math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all paperwork. Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the demonstrated ability to express oneself clearly and concisely. Ability to work in a team environment and with minimal supervision. Pay close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately, and to recognize, record, and help resolve problems. Able to organize, complete tasks and manage time.

Working Conditions:

This is a partially sedentary job which requires a sufficiently sighted individual for significant computer usage and reading. This work also requires an individual with sufficient hearing for direct or telephone contact with customers, management staff and employees. The nature of this work and constant personal interactions involved require that an individual possesses significant and persuasive interactive communications skills. Responsibilities call for nominal levels of physically demanding efforts characterized by walking and standing some of the day and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.