Laser Technician III

About the role

The Laser Technician Level III is responsible for producing and testing advanced photonics products in both manufacturing and R&D settings. Key responsibilities include assembling and aligning precision photonics products, operating specialized equipment, recording and maintaining test data, and troubleshooting non-conforming products.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and align precision photonics products and subassemblies according to work instructions
• Handle and integrate delicate optics, fibers, and opto-mechanical components in controlled environments
• Operate specialized photonics and manufacturing equipment (e.g., optical test and measurement tools, single photon counters and time taggers, laser welder, laser engraver)
• Perform optical alignment and verification of components used in ultrafast, quantum, and ruggedized systems
• Record and maintain test data and production documentation
• Interpret work instructions, drawings, and schematics for complex electro-optical assemblies
• Conduct incoming inspection of optical, mechanical, and electronic components
• Perform optical and electrical measurements and troubleshoot non-conforming assemblies while determining root cause
• Support R&D prototyping and testing of next-generation photonics products
• Train junior technicians and contribute to process improvements
• Follow cleanroom procedures and meet quality and throughput goals

Requirements

• More than 5 years of experience assembling systems involving optics, fiber optics, or electronics in production environment
• Proficiency working with computers and Microsoft Office
• High school diploma required, further education or course-work in a related field preferred
• Hands-on experience building lasers or optical systems
• Hands-on experience using optical measurements instruments such as power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, or beam profilers
• Familiarity with operating CNC machines, laser welder or marker, or 3D printers
• Familiarity with soldering and crimping for electrical assembly
• Familiarity with handling and splicing optical fiber

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required. Further education or course-work in a related field preferred
• Experience: More than 5 years of experience assembling systems involving optics, fiber optics, or electronics in production environment
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Hands-on experience building lasers or optical systems, hands-on experience using optical measurements instruments, familiarity with operating CNC machines, laser welder or marker, or 3D printers, familiarity with soldering and crimping for electrical assembly, familiarity with handling and splicing optical fiber

Pay

$24.72 - $35.00 per hour, DOE

Schedule

Full-time, minimum travel required