Senior Assembly Technician

OVERVIEW:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Very highly skilled understanding and use of alignment station software to assemble complete systems with precision decenter, TIR, and airspace requirements within 5 microns as required.
• Ability to perform repeatable precision measurements using height stand and drop indicator for elements and air spaces to accuracy of less than 3 microns.
• Ability to cement doublets and triplets to accuracy of 5 microns as required.
• Mark-up drawings to document drawing errors or key changes in process and submit to manager for Engineering Change.
• Ability to assess that elements being installed meet drawing specifications for surface quality.
• Ability to perform complex dis-assemblies for troubleshooting and rework.
• Recognize and recommend the need to make/modify tooling or fixtures to improve accuracy or efficiency.
• Assist other assembly technicians with jobs in process on technical issues.
• Ability to train others to acquire specific assembly skills, or to assemble specific jobs (as assigned).
• Assist other assembly technicians with jobs in process on technical issues.
• Skilled knowledge and experience using various bonding compounds.
• Proficient use of Excel to record data into build sheets for engineering recomp.
• Reporting departmental KPI’s and keeping track of consumables for both general assembly as well as cleanrooms.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
• Must be proficient using Word, Excel, Outlook, and other specialty software used in a lab environment.
• Able to Read/Write English
• Very good interpersonal and communications skills both written and oral.
• Ability to work with all team members in the department and the company wide
• Able to prioritize work assignments.
• Able 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.