Engineering Technician - Optical - 085QE

Quartus Engineering•San Diego, CA

7d•$21 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineering Technician - Optical in Quartus Engineering Incorporated’s San Diego office, you will support the build, alignment, and testing of advanced laser and optical systems in a hands-on lab and cleanroom environment. Working closely with engineering teams, you will help ensure precision, quality, and on-time delivery of optical assemblies and subsystems. The role supports production and integration of optical, mechanical, and electrical parts and assemblies; assists engineers with design, development, testing, inspection, installation, and operation; and carries out work from detailed assembly drawings, schematics, and work instructions. The technician also helps complete departmental projects within budget and schedule constraints, follows laser safety standards and cleanroom protocols, and contributes to the quality and success of Quartus services. The position is based onsite in San Diego. Quartus describes Engineering Technician I base pay as $17.56–$28.69 per hour and Engineering Technician II base pay as $21.24–$34.71 per hour. Additional benefits and compensation may be available.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
2–5 years of hands-on experience with laser, optical, or opto-mechanical systems.
Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled laboratory environment.
Experience with optical alignment, optics cleaning, and bonding.
Proficiency with laboratory and inspection tools, including a Zygo interferometer, Trioptics OptiCentric, microscopes, calipers, power meters, and multimeters.
Ability to read assembly drawings and technical documentation.
Basic soldering and wiring skills.
Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to stand continuously and bend, squat, and lift frequently.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident).

Responsibilities

Assemble, integrate, and align laser and optical subassemblies.
Inspect, clean, and bond optical components using approved handling procedures.
Set up and execute optical and electro-optical tests, and record and report data against specifications.
Troubleshoot optical, electrical, and mechanical assemblies.
Operate laboratory equipment, including interferometers, optical measurement equipment, meters, oscilloscopes, microscopes, thermal chambers, bakeout ovens, ultrasonic cleaners, and hand tools.
Assist in obtaining quotes for parts and assemblies.
Order and receive parts and track them against the Bill of Materials (BOM).
Package parts and prepare and manage shipments.
Manage and organize inventory.
Assist engineers with the design, development, testing, inspection, installation, and operation of optical, mechanical, and electrical components and assemblies.
Build assemblies from detailed drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
Perform evaluations and work with Engineering teams to complete departmental projects within budget and schedule constraints.
Follow laser safety standards and cleanroom protocols.
Contribute to the overall success and quality of Quartus services.