Advanced Manufacturing Technician, RIT

Rigaku • Auburn Hills, MI

54d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Rigaku in shaping a better world through new perspectives! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Hands-on experience with precision tools, fixtures, and measurement equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail and quality oriented
• Ability to follow structured processes while adapting to evolving designs
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner, within defined scope.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with micrometers, calipers and other measurement equipment
• Ability to work productively with MS Office.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in engineering technology, manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience assembling analytical, semiconductor, optical, or vacuum-based equipment.
• Familiarity with cleanroom practices and contamination control.
• Experience supporting prototype or R&D manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to ISO-based quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test complex electro-mechanical, vacuum, and precision mechanical and optical assemblies.
• Identify, document, and escalate build issues, deviations, or nonconformances.
• Troubleshoot and repair returned components.
• Collaborate with instrumentation and engineering teams to improve build processes and manufacturability.
• Support prototype, pilot, and low-volume production builds.
• Maintain accurate build records, test results, and documentation in accordance with quality systems.
• Maintain clean lab work stations in accordance with 5S
• Follow safety procedures and cleanroom protocols where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Department Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED