Corporate

EssilorLuxottica Group•Lake Forest, CA

2d•$31 - $44

About The Position

The Industrialization Technician supports Oakley’s Industrialization engineers and helps transition products from initial proof of concept and process development through engineering pilots, laboratory testing, and codification. The role works with engineers to verify that designs and processes meet technical requirements by routing and tracking materials, samples, and test results through development stages. The technician manages multiple projects using a central task-planning system and performs engineering pilot builds, fixture builds and testing, process troubleshooting, and laboratory evaluation of lenses and eyewear. The role operates engineering sampling and quality-lab equipment, documents test results, and communicates status to stakeholders. It also supports engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions; coordinates material procurement, shipments, preparation, and consumables; and works with downstream customer teams on continuous improvement of products, processes, production technologies, and methodologies.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related work experience.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to understand engineering terminology and basic engineering concepts.
Ability to collect and analyze information and communicate it clearly to relevant associates.
Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with various instruments and tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Knowledge of or experience with related test equipment.
Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following: plastics injection molding, scratch-resistance coatings, vacuum-coating deposition, CNC machining, or paint deposition.
Ability to speak additional languages, such as Spanish.
Experience with SAP, AutoCAD, Solidworks, and/or Creo.

Responsibilities

Support the Industrialization team in transitioning products from proof of concept and process development through engineering pilots, laboratory testing, and codification.
Route and track materials, samples, and test results through development stages to help ensure designs and processes meet technical requirements.
Manage multiple projects and use a central task-planning system to communicate progress, results, and priorities for engineering requests.
Perform engineering pilot builds involving lens- and frame-making technologies.
Build and test new production fixtures.
Resolve process problems using established problem-solving methods in collaboration with requesting engineers, management, and outside vendors.
Operate engineering sampling equipment, including extrusion, plaque molding, laser etching, lens cutting, thin-film coating, and paint-application equipment.
Test new and existing lenses and eyewear, document results, and report status to stakeholders using quality-lab equipment and procedures.
Revise or support engineers with current engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Support material transfers, including procurement, shipments, preparation for engineering builds, and ordering consumables.
Work with downstream customer teams to improve existing product performance, processes, production technologies, and methodologies.