Associate Manufacturing and Test Engineer

ZEISS•Dublin, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing and Test Engineer performs manufacturing operations and testing for high-precision electromechanical assemblies and products. The role includes assembly, testing, troubleshooting, repair, quality acceptance, rework, source processing, and final testing. The employee collects and evaluates production data using software tools and works with R&D and Manufacturing engineers to improve products and processes. The role also involves training technicians when applicable and working independently and collaboratively within a small team. The position is based in Dublin, California. For the first three months, the schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; afterward, it transitions to Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The role involves work in production and test areas, exposure to prevailing weather conditions, and usually moderate to extreme noise. Steel-toe shoes are required. The listed annual pay range is $68,000–$85,000, and the position is eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.

Requirements

B.S. with 2+ years of experience in a related field, preferred; alternatively, 8+ years as a skilled technician in a related field.
Working knowledge of MS Office and current Windows systems.
Ability to generate, read, and redline assembly procedures and schematic diagrams using personal and engineering feedback.
Ability to work independently using initiative and decision-making skills.
Ability to work effectively within a small team environment.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional standing, prolonged sitting, handling objects or tools, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and required vision abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clean-room environment and familiarity with clean-room protocols.
Experience with high-vacuum assemblies.
Experience in high-precision manufacturing.
Experience with Kanban and Lean manufacturing.
Experience using microscopes, lasers, and precision machining tools.

Responsibilities

Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair high-precision electromechanical assemblies and products.
Perform acceptance and quality-assurance testing and rework of components and assemblies in collaboration with R&D and Manufacturing engineers.
Execute source processing and final testing using automated scripts.
Collect, evaluate, and log data using software programs such as Python and MATLAB to optimize products and processes.
Determine and assist in developing methods, processes, and procedures to control, modify, and improve the manufacturing process.
Train other technicians, when applicable, in assembly and testing of assemblies in a productive team environment.
Align, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot electronic and mechanical assemblies.
Read drawings, redline procedures, and communicate clearly with teammates.
Perform other duties as required.