Microwave Laser Seal and De-Lid Technician - Weekend Days

Laser Seal Technician

Position Summary: The Laser Seal Technician is responsible for performing high-precision hermetic sealing and laser welding operations on critical components. This role requires a meticulous approach to following detailed process instructions to ensure product integrity and reliability.

• Laser Welding & Hermetic Sealing: Perform precision laser welding to create hermetic seals on components, ensuring all seals meet strict vacuum and leak-rate specifications.
• Environmental Stress Testing: Execute environmental stress screening (ESS), including thermal cycling and vibration testing, to validate the integrity of the seals and the durability of the components.
• Precision De-lidding: Perform machine de-lidding operations to access internal components for inspection, rework, or failure analysis without damaging the substrate.
• Process Adherence: Strictly follow written process instructions, engineering drawings, and quality checklists to ensure consistency and compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
• Equipment Operation: Set up, calibrate, and operate laser welding stations and environmental test chambers; perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on machinery.
• Quality Control: Conduct visual inspections and utilize measurement tools to verify weld quality and seal integrity, documenting all results in the manufacturing execution system.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to use microscopes and precision hand tools for long durations.
• Visual acuity required for the inspection of micro-welds.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to interpret complex technical manuals and process instructions with zero deviation.
• Dexterity: High level of manual dexterity for handling small, fragile components and performing precision alignments.
• Adaptability: Ability to maintain high quality and accuracy while working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment, preferably involving laser welding, electronics assembly, or semiconductor packaging.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to operate laser equipment and environmental test chambers. Familiarity with leak detection equipment (e.g., helium leak detectors) is highly preferred.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to interpret complex technical manuals and process instructions with zero deviation.
• Dexterity: High level of manual dexterity for handling small, fragile components and performing precision alignments.
• Adaptability: Ability to maintain high quality and accuracy while working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certification in laser safety or specialized welding techniques.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Prior experience with cleanroom protocols and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) prevention.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $48438 - $77500
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Leave programs including paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems

Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.