Associate Manufacturing and Test Engineer

ZEISS Group•Dublin, CA

18d•$68,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing and Test Engineer performs manufacturing operations involving the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of high-precision electromechanical assemblies and products. The role also carries out acceptance and quality-assurance testing and rework of components and assemblies in collaboration with R&D and Manufacturing engineers. It executes source processing and final tests using automated scripts, and collects, evaluates, and logs data with software such as Python and MATLAB to help optimize products and processes. The position contributes to developing and improving manufacturing methods, processes, and procedures; aligns, calibrates, tests, and troubleshoots electronic and mechanical assemblies; and may train other technicians. The employee must be able to read drawings, redline procedures, and communicate clearly with teammates. The position is located in Dublin, California. For the first three months, the schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; afterward, it transitions to Monday–Friday, 1:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree with 2+ years of experience in a related field, preferred, or 8+ years of experience 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 based on personal and engineering feedback.
Ability to work independently using initiative and decision-making skills.
Ability to work effectively within a small team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cleanroom environments and protocols.
Experience with high-vacuum assemblies.
Experience in high-precision manufacturing.
Experience with Kanban and Lean manufacturing.
Experience with microscopes, lasers, and precision machining tools.

Responsibilities

Perform manufacturing operations, including assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing high-precision electromechanical assemblies and products.
Perform acceptance and QA 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 manufacturing processes.
Train other technicians, when applicable, in assembly and testing 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.