Production Technician

Unchained Labs•Pleasanton, CA

27d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Unchained Labs is looking for a full-time Production Technician to join our instruments manufacturing team in Pleasanton, California. This job requires the ability to work individually and within a team to deliver our products on time. This position will follow detailed work instructions and supporting mechanical and electrical documentation to accurately assemble and test modules.

Requirements

High-school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination
Experience interpreting detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, and assembly documentation
Ability to read and interpret assembly procedures and drawings
Comfortable working with small mechanical parts, electrical connectors, ribbon cables, and delicate optical components
Basic computer proficiency and ability to use manufacturing software and electronic documentation systems
Comfortable working with changing priorities while maintaining quality and documentation standards
Dependable, organized, and able to work independently to daily and weekly production priorities

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or technical certificate in Manufacturing Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Technology, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
Familiarity with spectrometers, cameras, motion control systems, stepper motors, sensors, or optical instruments a plus
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assemble complex electromechanical, fluidic, optical, and mechanical subassemblies and complete instruments by following manufacturing work instructions, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and quality documentation
Calibrate, align, and test intricate mechanical and electronic systems, and verify that they perform to our specifications
Execute optical integration and precision alignment procedures for illumination systems, fluorescence collection optics, spectrometers, cameras, lasers, and associated optical components
Assemble, route, and secure electrical wiring, ribbon cables, flexible circuits, sensors, and printed circuit boards while maintaining proper cable management and workmanship
Work with engineers to troubleshoot existing problems, identify potential future issues before they occur, and give feedback to improve processes
Accurately complete Device History Records (DHRs), manufacturing travelers, inspection records, and production documentation in accordance with quality system requirements
Troubleshoot assembly, alignment, mechanical, electrical, and software issues using engineering procedures and established troubleshooting methods
Crosstrain on multiple products and manufacturing processes to support changing production priorities