Manufacturing Test Technician - (A Sun-Tues bi-Wed 5A-5:15P)

About the Role

The Manufacturing Test Technician performs production testing and inspection of high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers, records and maintains traceable test results, monitors and troubleshoots automated equipment, and supports maintenance, quality investigations, engineering activities, and process improvements to meet safety, quality, and production goals.

Shift

Sunday-Tuesday bi-Wednesday, 5:00 AM - 5:15 PM

Responsibilities

• Executes production tests and inspections according to approved procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
• Records test results and maintains accurate traceability documentation for materials, components, and completed work.
• Identifies, segregates, and escalates nonconforming material in accordance with quality procedures.
• Operates manual and semi-automated production equipment, troubleshoots equipment and process issues, collects data, and communicates status and recommended actions.
• Verifies equipment readiness and performs required pre-use checks, routine maintenance, and calibration activities.
• Partners with engineering on root cause investigations, corrective actions, equipment qualification, process validation, and new product introduction activities.
• Supports process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, safety, ergonomics, and equipment uptime.
• Trains and certifies production team members on assigned processes.
• Completes production builds and other manufacturing tasks as needed to meet production goals.
• Follows ESD, laser safety, cleanroom, lockout/tagout, quality, and other applicable requirements.
• Communicates production status, equipment issues, and unresolved concerns during shift handoffs.
• Maintains an organized work area and supports 5S workplace standards.

Qualifications

• At least six months of experience as an nLIGHT MSIII or equivalent, or one year of technician experience in a similar high-volume production cleanroom working with electronics or opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing technology and equipment, with the ability to interpret graphs and follow OCAP procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with common hand tools, multimeters, and other tools required for the role.
• Ability to read sketches, blueprints, and schematics and safely perform routine work using detailed instructions and established procedures.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Windows File Explorer, with the ability to learn new systems and complete required training.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical problems clearly.
• Commitment to safety, quality, cleanroom protocols, and maintaining an organized work area.
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience setting up and aligning laser beams and optical components on an optical bench.
• Basic knowledge of lenses, mirrors, collimation, beam waist, beam divergence, FWHM, wavelength, and decibels.
• Experience setting up and using electrical or optical test equipment, such as constant-current power supplies, handheld digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, current clamps, or optical spectrum analyzers.
• Technical troubleshooting experience.

Working Conditions

• Work in a cleanroom environment and follow all gowning, cleanliness, contamination-control, safety, and quality requirements.
• Frequently stand, sit, walk, and use repetitive hand and finger motions; occasionally squat or kneel during shifts of eight hours or longer.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry items typically under 5 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds.
• Use fine motor skills and manual dexterity to handle small parts, hand tools, soldering tools, laser tools, and custom assembly and test equipment.
• Use visual acuity, depth perception, color differentiation, peripheral awareness, balance, and stability to complete inspection, assembly, and material-handling tasks safely.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Pay

• Manufacturing Test Technician I: $22.93 to $28.70 per hour
• Manufacturing Test Technician II: $24.45 to $31.80 per hour
• Shift differentials: 10% for hours worked between 5:30 PM and 12:00 AM, 15% for hours worked between 12:00 AM and 5:30 AM
• Target Cash Bonus: potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages

Benefits

• 120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance