Laser Technician

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•San Diego, CA

2d•$21 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Support the assembly, alignment, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of solid-state lasers and laser optical systems. Use optical, mechanical, and electrical tools and test equipment to ensure performance meets engineering and quality specifications. Interpret technical drawings and procedures, work with minimal supervision, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals.

Requirements

Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline and 2 years equivalent experience in the field or in a related area
Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills
Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals
Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview
Must have good mechanical skills

Nice To Haves

Soldering and wirebonding experience a plus
Experience with MRP a plus

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to engineers and scientist on moderately complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
Responsible for testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing electronic, optical and mechanical assemblies
Work from moderately complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches
Design and test prototype assemblies and production units
Use judgment in re-working or re-wiring to bring unit within quality control specifications
Test, inspect, and repair electronic, optical or mechanical assemblies
Work under minimal supervision and may provide guidance to other technicians
Capable of performing related manufacturing processes
Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules
Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification
May assist in training new team members
Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
Perform Key Performance Indicators: Meet production deadlines, Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates), Raw material stock levels, Compliance outcomes
Ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Perform alignment, testing, and troubleshooting of solid-state flashlight-pumped lasers and laser rangefinder optical systems
Must use optical, mechanical, and electrical tools and test equipment for measurement, alignment, and testing

Benefits

comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
parental leave benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional development support
life and disability insurance coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours