Senior Manufacturing Technician

Job Summary

Join our rapidly growing Advanced Defense Solutions (ADS) group in Bloomfield as a Sr. Manufacturing Technician, specializing in the assembly, testing, and support of high-power fiber amplifiers, lasers, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with high power (>1 kW) fiber amplifiers/lasers
• Execute all optical, mechanical, and electrical assembly stations
• Able to follow step by step work instructions to build high quality sub-assemblies
• Perform all test functions including PER, M2, LIV, and spectral characterization
• Absorb and assist with equipment maintenance and organization
• Demonstrate proficiency with small and large diameter fiber
• Operate fiber fusion splicers, fiber re-coaters, fiber cleavers, optical spectrum analyzers, optical power meters, power supplies, photo detectors, and oscilloscopes
• Support Lean Initiatives including 3S weekly & 6S monthly activities
• Demonstrate ability to adapt and learn
• Absorb and assist with documentation as needed
• Ensure a safe work environment and cultivate safe behaviors

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work in teams
• Strong capability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt and learn
• Associate's degree in Electro-Optic Technology or equivalent preferred but not required
• (2+) years of fiber laser build and test experience desired
• Ability to work with small and large diameter fiber
• Operational familiarity with fiber fusion splicers, fiber re-coaters, fiber cleavers, optical spectrum analyzers, laser beam analyzers, optical power meters, power supplies, photo detectors, and oscilloscopes

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electro-Optic Technology or equivalent preferred but not required
• (2+) years of fiber laser build and test experience desired
• Ability to work with small and large diameter fiber
• Operational familiarity with fiber fusion splicers, fiber re-coaters, fiber cleavers, optical spectrum analyzers, laser beam analyzers, optical power meters, power supplies, photo detectors, and oscilloscopes