Advanced Systems Assembly Technician

OVERVIEW:

High level of skills acquired for assemble intricate electro-optical-mechanical assemblies using high precision instruments and alignment software.

DESIRED SKILLSETS INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Ability to understand the basics of mechanical and assembly drawings
• Ability to assess that components being installed meet drawing specifications.
• Ability to follow a procedure to assemble complete systems
• Ability to recognize and troubleshoot minor issues found during assembly
• Ability to dispense and cure epoxies and other bonding agents.
• Ability to use Excel and Word to record data into build sheets.
• Familiarity using electro-optical-mechanical instruments and tools such as microscopes, digital volt meters, digital cameras, optical power meters, soldering irons, precision hand tools, torque wrenches, micrometers, epoxy flow dispensers, lab ovens, and/or environmental chambers
• Experience handling, cleaning, and inspecting electrical, optical, and/or mechanical components and sub-assemblies
• Familiarity with ESD protocols
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Ability to recognize and recommend the need to make/modify tooling or fixtures to improve accuracy or efficiency a plus
• Ability to mark-up drawings to document drawing errors or key changes in process and submit to manager for Engineering Change a plus
• Familiarity with optics, fiberoptics, lasers, and electro-optical sensors a plus
• Soldering certification a plus
• Ability to read electrical schematics a plus
• Ability to repair/replace SMD components on circuit boards a plus
• CAD experience (SolidWorks) a plus

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Degree/GED is required (some relevant college education is desired)
• A minimum of 1 year of experience testing and/or integrating electro-optical or opto-mechanical sub-assemblies and systems.
• Able to Read/Write English
• Good interpersonal and communications skills both written and oral
• Ability to independently and as part of a team
• Travel (potentially extended) to customer sites may be required
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Standard Vision Test is required
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel – Domestic/International up to 10%

May require extended hours.