Electro Optical Assembler II

About the role

The Electro-Optical Assembler II position is within Safran Defense & Space Inc., a leading U.S. aerospace company supporting national defense and space missions. This role is based in Bedford, NH, at Safran DSI Optronics.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of electro-mechanical assembly operations
• Clean and assemble optical assemblies
• Assemble cables, plugs and wire harnesses
• Proficiency working with hand tools and using adhesives
• Ability to read and follow work instructions
• Record test and build data into databases as assemblies are tested
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly and organized work area
• Responsible for safe handling of all solvents and epoxies
• To assure conformance to quality standards, including sterilization and packaging prior to shipment
• Maintains excellent attendance record, works independently and is reliable
• Able to effectively train co-workers at various workstations
• Proficient at all levels of production (assemble, align and test) on a product line
• Overall knowledge of inventory control

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of electro optical or electro mechanical assembly experience
• Ability to perform well and maintain production flow under noisy and disruptive situations
• Excellent dexterity and good eyesight
• Experience with ESD safety requirements
• Experience with optics handling and cleaning
• Experience with optics handling, bonding and cleaning
• Able to self-check and inspect work in process
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status

Qualifications

• Active IPC-610 soldering certification
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment
• Familiar with standard shop practices used in defense-related industries
• Experience with ISO-9000 series of standards or other similar standards
• Experience working in an ITAR environment

Skills

• Strong dexterity and vision skills
• Proficiency with hand tools and adhesives
• Ability to work independently and maintain production flow
• Knowledge of inventory control

Benefits

At Safran Defense & Space Inc., we offer a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. We believe in supporting and enriching our community through engagement, whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).