Senior Laser Technician

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•San Diego, CA

4d•$21 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Laser Technician supports the assembly, alignment, testing, and troubleshooting of lasers and laser optical systems. This role works from complex engineering drawings and specifications, uses optical and electrical test equipment, and performs equipment maintenance and prototype modifications. The technician also trains team members and collaborates with engineering and production to meet quality, safety, and delivery requirements.

Requirements

Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline and 5 years equivalent experience in the field or in a related area
Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview.
Must have good mechanical skills

Nice To Haves

Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus.
Experience with MRP a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to engineers and scientist on complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity
Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules
Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification
Assist in training new team members
Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
Diagnose cause of electrical, optical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance
Modify complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Perform alignment, testing, and troubleshooting of solid-state flashlight-pumped lasers and laser rangefinder optical systems
Must use optical, mechanical, and electrical tools and test equipment for measurement, alignment, and testing