Senior Optical Engineering Technician

Job Description

A Senior Optical Engineering Technician is responsible for critical tasks related to the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of optical and optomechanical components, systems, and products. The candidate must be able to apply best practices in manufacturing methods, quality assurance principles, and precision optical technology assembly techniques. The candidate will support engineering in product development, prototyping, production, and testing service operations.

The candidate must be detail oriented and committed to maintaining the highest quality standards.

• Work with the engineering staff on the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of precision optomechanical system prototypes and subassemblies for contract engineering projects
• Have primary responsibility for completing assigned production project work, following manufacturing procedures, and complying with QA requirements for contract manufacturing projects
• Develop assembly, testing, and inspection procedures to maximize product quality and process efficiency
• Develop fixturing and testing setups
• Fabricate and modify mechanical components using milling machine, lathe and other equipment to obtain required performance
• Perform in-process testing
• Perform incoming testing and inspection of mechanical components as needed
• Maintain and organize lab facilities and tools
• Perform outgoing inspection and originate customer required documentation on completed products
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures
• Foster a cooperative and positive work environment

• Using machining tools such as milling machine and lathe to fabricate and modify mechanical components
• Using optical testing equipment such as centering machines, autocollimators, and interferometers
• Using metrology equipment such as microscopes and CMM machines
• Using precision hand tools and measuring equipment such as calipers and drop indicators
• Handling, cleaning, bonding, and working with optical components such as lenses and prisms
• Proficiency in working with electronic and ESD sensitive materials
• Reading mechanical prints and specifications
• Understanding quality control (QC) principles and procedures in a production environment
• Proficiency in using database, spreadsheet and word processing programs to collect data and document processes
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Working responsibly with minimal supervision
• Following laboratory safety rules and regulations
• Working cooperatively with others in a small technical team environment
• Being punctual for workdays, assignments, and tasks

• 5+ years (10+ preferred) of experience in production or assembly of optical or precision mechanical/medical instruments
• Preference will be given to candidates experienced in working with optical technology

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• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Self-determined schedule

• Bonus pay