Manufacturing Technician

ZEISS•Dublin, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician sets up, operates, and maintains machinery in a manufacturing environment for mechanical components. The role includes routine inspections, adjusting machine settings, and troubleshooting to support efficient production, minimize downtime, and meet safety and quality standards. This position is tier 1 of 3 and focuses on precision assembly of advanced electromechanical systems and subassemblies for ZEISS X-ray source production. The technician follows established procedures, work instructions, engineering drawings, and quality standards; maintains the cleanroom; conducts testing, inspections, calibration, and rework; and supports production documentation and material flow. The role also involves collaborating with R&D and manufacturing engineers and training other technicians. The schedule begins Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for the first three months, then transitions to Monday–Friday, 1:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. The position is located in Dublin, California.

Requirements

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
The qualifications section specifies a minimum of 6–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience performing precision mechanical and electromechanical assembly in a structured manufacturing environment.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and build assemblies to documented specifications accurately and consistently.
Experience with gas/fluid delivery systems, flanges, and fittings.
Proficiency with microscopes, lasers, and other inspection tools.
Knowledge of Kanban, Lean manufacturing principles, and material presentation practices.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Working knowledge of MS Office and current Windows systems.
Ability to generate, read, and revise assembly procedures and schematic diagrams.
Strong initiative and decision-making abilities to work independently.
Effective collaboration and communication skills in a small team environment.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the stated vision requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with high vacuum assemblies, turbo pumps, ultra-high vacuum equipment, and helium leak detectors.
Experience with cabling, wire routing, hose routing, harness installation, PCB testing, programming, and calibration.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain manufacturing machinery for mechanical components.
Perform precision assembly of advanced electromechanical systems and subassemblies used in ZEISS X-ray source production.
Follow procedures, work instructions, engineering drawings, and quality standards to build assemblies to approved requirements.
Maintain the cleanroom environment through best practices and regular maintenance protocols.
Conduct acceptance testing, quality assurance testing, and rework of components and assemblies in collaboration with R&D and manufacturing engineers.
Perform mechanical alignment, cabling and wire routing, hose and harness routing, PCB testing, programming, calibration, and final assembly verification.
Build and maintain Kanban materials, complete production documentation, and support accurate material flow.
Use precision measurement and assembly tools to verify dimensional accuracy and build quality.
Perform in-process inspections and functional checks against documented acceptance criteria.
Train other technicians in assembly, testing, and troubleshooting techniques.
Perform quality checks, address nonconformance issues, and conduct routine inventory cycle counts.
Generate, review, and red-line assembly procedures and schematic diagrams based on engineering feedback.
Perform other duties as required.