Technician, 1st Shift

Schott • Southbridge, MA

2d • $30 - $40

About The Position

About us Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments — from medical devices, industrial, and safety applications to aviation and automotive. With manufacturing sites in Europe and North America, and supported by SCHOTT's global sales network, we are a leading supplier of high-quality fiber optic and LED components. Your Contribution Assist with the development and implementation of new products, processes, equipment, and controls. Prepare and executes design sheets for drawing fiber optic material made from various glass components. Operate various complex equipment including drawing, fusing, finishing, polishing, and inspection equipment. Coordinate experiments, compiles data, documents results, and writes technical reports. Prepare process documentation for newly developed products and processes. Participate in manufacturing engineering task force meetings to ensure effective transfer of technology to Manufacturing. May require some travel domestic and international including customer and internal meeting and conferences.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A.S. degree in Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent technical experience in fiber optics.
• Minimum Three (3) years' experience in a scientific or engineering field.
• Ability to work with, understand, modify and control complex equipment.
• Willing and able to handle several projects at the same time.
• Computer proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective communication skills: listening, writing, speaking and oral presentations.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Due to the nature of work performed at this facility, US Person status may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Physics optics/fiber optics and mathematics preferred.
• Previous experience in a R D environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of new products, processes, equipment, and controls.
• Prepare and executes design sheets for drawing fiber optic material made from various glass components.
• Operate various complex equipment including drawing, fusing, finishing, polishing, and inspection equipment.
• Coordinate experiments, compiles data, documents results, and writes technical reports.
• Prepare process documentation for newly developed products and processes.
• Participate in manufacturing engineering task force meetings to ensure effective transfer of technology to Manufacturing.
• May require some travel domestic and international including customer and internal meeting and conferences.

Benefits

• At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.
• You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree