Optical Field Engineer
MOMENTUM CONTROLS SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
Chicago, ILFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Oct 27, 2026 · still open
Key Responsibilities
- Independently execute field activities involving optical equipment and live power feeds.
- Safely handle live power feeds while following established electrical safety procedures.
- Perform basic optical testing using Visual Fault Locator (VFL) and Optical Power Meter (OPM).
- Log in to network or telecom equipment to perform basic checks, access configurations, and verify equipment status.
- Conduct quality assurance (QA) checks to ensure installation and field activities meet required standards.
- Identify basic optical or power-related issues and escalate complex faults to the appropriate technical team.
- Follow site-specific safety guidelines, operational procedures, and documentation requirements.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Hands-on field technician experience in optical and power-related activities.
- Strong understanding of safe handling of live power feeds.
- Working knowledge of optical testing tools, particularly VFL and OPM.
- Ability to log in to telecom/network equipment and perform basic operational checks.
- Understanding of quality assurance procedures and field execution standards.
- Ability to work independently at customer sites and follow safety protocols.
Qualifications
The candidate must be capable of independent field execution, safe live-power handling, and basic optical testing, with a strong focus on quality assurance and operational safety.