Lead Manufacturing Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble, align, and test complex optical modules requiring micron-level optical and mechanical tolerances.
• Provide advanced technical support to engineers and scientists on complex components, devices, materials, products, processes, and equipment.
• Interpret and work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, sketches, and running sheets.
• Perform complex electro-mechanical assembly, disassembly, rework, testing, and repair of various electronic products and mechanical assemblies.
• Diagnose the cause of electrical, optical, or mechanical malfunctions or failures of operational equipment, and perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Modify a variety of complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Interface with other departments (e.g., Engineering, Quality) to assure the efficient flow of information and materials.
• Lead the training and mentorship of new team members.
• Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for production deadlines, product quality (pass/fail rates), raw material stock levels, and compliance outcomes.
• Interpret and follow written documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety rules.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline and 8+ years of equivalent experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience using precision optical, mechanical, and electrical measurement instrumentation (i.e., beam profile cameras, power meters, dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, and oscilloscopes).
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experience handling small, delicate components, using Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) best practices.
• Experience in the use of various computer applications, including Excel.
• Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
• Strong mechanical skills are required.
• Experience cleaning optics is a plus.
• Soldering and wire bonding experience is a plus.
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems is a plus.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $28.87 - $41.28/hour.
• Other benefits include comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, life and disability insurance coverage, and a 9/80 flexible work schedule.