Optical Bench Integration Technician

IonQ•Broomfield, CO

11h•$68,456 - $82,661•Onsite

About The Position

The Optical Integration Technician has a critical role in production of Skyloom optical communication terminals. This role involves the initial integration of mechanical and optical components to begin production, initial optical alignments, and quality control. Excellent manual dexterity is required, as well as the ability to follow work instructions, develop new procedures, perform quality control measurements and inspections, and work closely with mechanical and optical engineering teams to troubleshoot problems and develop processes.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in an assembly environment
Excellent manual dexterity for working with small, precision components
Ability to follow complex work instructions
Strong verbal communication, attention to detail, and problem solving skills
Knowledge and experience with optic cleaning procedures
Knowledge of ESD and laser safety procedures
Experience with torque limiting tools, micrometers, and calipers
Computer literacy including: Effective communication via email & messaging, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel), Data entry for tracking and quality control, Scripting
Ability to follow cleanroom protocols
Maintains a clean & organized workspace
Familiarity with quality control and compliance procedures
Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings
Mission driven and team oriented

Nice To Haves

Experience with optical components is strongly preferred
Experience with mechanical and optical bonds & adhesives
Enthusiasm to work with engineering to improve/develop procedures and offer suggestions
Technical writing ability for improving work instructions & providing feedback
Demonstrated experience in a high volume production environment
Demonstrated experience in identifying a quality/procedure issue and working with engineering to find a resolution
Experience with alignment and metrology tools such as: Shearing interferometers, Optical power meters, Infrared cameras and sensors, Interferometers for surface quality and wavefront error measurements

Responsibilities

Initial integration of mechanical and optical components to begin production
Initial optical alignments
Quality control
Follow work instructions
Develop new procedures
Perform quality control measurements and inspections
Work closely with mechanical and optical engineering teams to troubleshoot problems and develop processes