MQ Technician II

Company: TE Connectivity
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Location: Swindon
Job Description:

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Quality & Reliability Technician to join our Quality Control team, supporting Harnessing and/or Ruggedised Fibre Optic (RFO) operations. The role involves both independent & team-based working to ensure robust inspection, testing, & controlled release of customer products. This role requires the person to work in Swing Shifts.

Job Requirements

  • Follow EH&S policies & maintain safe working practices
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures, able to interpret & work to technical documentation (including drawings, specifications and test reports)
  • Record inspection & test results accurately, maintaining controlled documentation
  • Ensure equipment calibration checks are completed prior to use
  • Visual inspection of fibre optic connectors/end faces (including use of microscope-based inspection)
  • Use of optical test equipment – light source & power meter testing ref continuity, insertion loss (IL) & return loss (RL) testing (including ATE when applicable).
  • Inspection to IEC / MIL / aerospace fibre standards (where applicable)
  • Verification of environmental sealing (IP ratings, ruggedisation requirements where applicable)
  • Mechanical inspection of connectors, backshells, strain reliefs
  • Pack products in accordance with quality & handling standards
  • Complete FAIRs & verify Certificates of Conformance with full traceability (paper & digital records)
  • Raise non-conformances (NCRs), recording design/operator errors, support RCCA/8D activities
  • Liaise with engineering, production & quality teams to resolve issues
  • Contribute to scrap reduction & quality improvement initiatives (including MRB)
  • Use SAP & digital systems for traceability, data entry & quality records where required.
  • Support deviations, concessions & internal/external audit activities
  • Apply 5S & TEOA principles to maintain high standards, supporting Lean/Kaizen continuous improvement activities
  • Participate in handovers & team meetings, providing updates and feedback
  • Manage workload & priorities based on production requirements
  • Provide short term Quality Team cover during planned & unplanned absence for key activities.
  • Support training & knowledge sharing activities
  • Carry out other reasonable request by a member of the management team.

What Your Background Should Look Like

  • Must be able to achieve BPSS Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance. We can initiate this process for you prior to your start date if you do not already hold it.
  • Candidates must possess at least two years of experience within a manufacturing and/or Quality Control setting, ideally in a test / laboratory environment
  • High attention to detail with excellent numeracy, verbal & written communication skills
  • Strong PC skills with aptitude to learn new systems & Laboratory equipment
  • Organised with high degree of motivation & self-initiative, managing multiple tasks & can adapt to changing priorities, accomplishing them in a timely manner
  • Strong team spirit, with ability to work well with internal & external customers, & with other cultures
  • Be able to demonstrate behaviours in line with TE Values & Ethical Conduct

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

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Posted: June 4th, 2026