Manufacturing Technician

ZEISS Group•Dublin, CA

18d•$56,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician sets up, operates, and maintains machinery in a manufacturing environment for mechanical components, helping ensure efficient production. The role includes routine inspections, machine adjustments, and troubleshooting to maintain performance, follow standard operating procedures and safety protocols, and produce high-quality products while minimizing downtime and meeting safety and quality standards. This is tier 1 of a three-tier job profile. The technician performs precision assembly of electromechanical systems and subassemblies used in ZEISS X-ray source production. Work includes following procedures, work instructions, engineering drawings, and quality standards; maintaining a cleanroom; conducting acceptance and quality assurance testing and rework; and carrying out alignment, routing, PCB testing, programming, calibration, and final assembly verification. The role also supports material flow, production documentation, inspections, inventory counts, and procedure and schematic updates, and trains other technicians. The role is based in Dublin, California. For the first three months, the schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; it then transitions to Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The position involves production and test areas controlled by HVAC systems, with noise ranging from moderate to extreme. Occasional movement between facilities may expose employees to weather conditions.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
The education 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 ability to work independently.
Effective collaboration and communication skills in a small-team environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with high vacuum assemblies, turbo pumps, ultra-high vacuum equipment, and helium leak detectors; preferred but not mandatory.
Experience with cabling, wire routing, hose routing, harness installation, PCB testing, programming, and calibration activities.

Responsibilities

Perform precision assembly of advanced electromechanical systems and subassemblies used in ZEISS X-ray source production.
Follow established procedures, work instructions, engineering drawings, and quality standards to meet approved build requirements.
Maintain the cleanroom environment through best practices and regular maintenance protocols.
Conduct acceptance testing, quality assurance testing, and component and assembly rework 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.