Engineering Technician II

Infleqtion•Louisville, CO

About The Position

Working in the production area, the Engineering Technician II assembles sub-components, sub-systems, and complete products in Infleqtion’s commercial product line. The position requires manual dexterity, visual inspection skills, an understanding of mechanical, electrical, and optical engineering equipment, and adherence to safety processes. The technician performs assembly and inspection tasks independently or with limited supervision, using work instructions, drawings, and solid models. The role also supports production maintenance, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting, and develops intermediate skills and product and process knowledge through the training matrix. Work is normally performed in an office and laboratory environment around technical equipment, including computers and lasers. Up to 10% travel may be required. The position may require access to information controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations; employment may be contingent on authorization to receive such technology without sponsorship for an export license.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field and 3 or more years of relevant hands-on experience in precision assembly, optics, lasers, vacuum systems, photonics, semiconductor, aerospace, medical device, or a similar high-reliability hardware environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Comfort and familiarity with standard clean room practices and working in clean rooms.
Ability to handle delicate components and equipment, including fiber optic components.
Ability to inspect parts against technical drawings, including drawings with GD&T tolerancing.
Good dexterity for assembling small components into sub-assemblies.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Ability to use automated office equipment such as laptops, copiers, and printers, and to communicate effectively by phone, computer, or in person.
Commitment to properly using required personal protective equipment in accordance with company requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling and cleaning precision optics and silicon wafers for laser applications.
Familiarity with optical surface quality specifications MIL-PRF-13830B and ISO 10110-7; training will be provided if needed.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for sharing information with technical and non-technical staff.
Strong engagement and collaboration skills, with ownership, pride in work, and a drive for success.
A sense of urgency and responsibility, attention to detail, open communication, and a positive attitude.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, including gathering resources, developing a plan, and incorporating colleagues’ input.

Responsibilities

Perform multi-step assembly of optical, vacuum, mechanical, and electrical assemblies, independently or under limited supervision, following work instructions and referring to drawings and solid models.
Conduct inspections throughout manufacturing processes to ensure products are built correctly and meet quality standards.
Perform receiving and in-process inspections of mechanical, electrical, and optical components and sub-assemblies using optical and mechanical metrology tools and standard electrical and photonic test equipment.
Perform maintenance and housekeeping activities to maintain a clean and safe work area.
Support production line maintenance, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting.
Acquire intermediate applicable skills and process and product knowledge through the training matrix.
Identify process improvements and work with other team members to implement them.