Laser Technician

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•San Diego, CA

4d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Laser Engineering Technician will support engineering with moderately complex engineering duties and / or hands-on tasks. Involved in the development, characterization, and improvement of laser systems. Assist in the definition engineering requirements, specify design and components, assemble, characterize, and validate new lasers or improvements of existing laser systems. Identify optical components including lenses, laser materials, fiber optics, and other related components. Assist in the specification, purchasing, and qualification of laser parts.

Requirements

1+ year experience in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area
High school diploma or GED
Competent technical expertise

Responsibilities

Support engineering with moderately complex engineering duties and / or hands-on tasks
Work independently for several days
Competent technical expertise
Comfortable with the shop / laboratory and equipment
Assists in design, build and / or procurement of new or improved machines, tools, fixtures, and material handling equipment and coordinating the implementation
Responsible for completing process documentation, bill of materials, route sheets, etc.
Reviews project instructions and drawings to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem and possible solutions, and to support the design for manufacture
Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified electrical and / or mechanical components or assemblies for products
Sets up and conducts tests of units and components
Analyzes test results related to the design and test objectives and adjusts equipment to bring within specifications
Records these test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods
Provides and develops documentation to maintain equipment
May lead technician teams in development or mentor other technicians
Provide hands-on feedback to engineers
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization