Manufacturing Technician III - Laser Assembly
About The Position
The Manufacturing Technician III – Laser Assembly performs most laser build sequences independently and serves as a technical resource within the manufacturing area. The role focuses on Laser Transmitter manufacturing and involves day-to-day operations in a cleanroom environment. The technician troubleshoots production issues, identifies probable root causes, and implements corrective actions within established processes. The position works on moderately difficult assignments guided by documented processes, with limited instruction on daily work. It is accountable for the quality and timeliness of its deliverables and may help train new team members. The technician supports production throughput and quality objectives while following laser safety, cleanliness, cleanroom, and manufacturing requirements. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person as defined by ITAR due to government contract requirements.
- Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.
- Ability to follow manufacturing process plans, suggest continuous improvements, work with minimal supervision, pay attention to detail, multitask, take initiative, and prioritize work.
- Problem-solving skills, including the ability to think creatively, develop innovative solutions, and work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work additional evening and/or weekend hours to meet customer commitments and company objectives.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 30 pounds.
- High school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or an associate degree and 3 or more years of relevant work experience.
- At least 4 years of experience reading and executing optical/laser system test procedures, operating instructions, drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- At least 2 years of experience with electrical/electronic troubleshooting.
- Ability to perform most laser build sequences with minimal supervision.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve common manufacturing issues.
- Understanding of subsystem interactions and their impacts on overall laser performance.
- Ability to perform disassembly and reassembly with minimal guidance.
- Ability to function independently on standard production builds and produce work that meets quality requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform most laser assembly, alignment, integration, and test operations independently.
- Troubleshoot assembly and performance issues during production builds.
- Perform optical, electrical, and mechanical rework activities.
- Support yield improvement and process optimization initiatives.
- Assist in training and mentoring lower-level technicians.
- Recommend process improvements to improve quality and throughput.
- Complete optical bonding, cleaning, inspection, and documentation activities.
- Follow established work instructions and manufacturing processes and recommend improvements.
- Identify defects or abnormalities and escalate issues appropriately.
- Support production throughput and quality objectives.
- Follow appropriate laser safety and laser cleanliness procedures and practices.
- Maintain cleanroom and safety compliance requirements.
- Assist engineering in failure investigations and process improvements.
Benefits
- Alternative work schedule
- Opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
