Manufacturing Technician

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to serve as the first line of technical support for our Production this role you will assemble test troubleshoot and repair mechanical electrical and optical/electro-optical assemblies while working closely with Production Quality Engineering and other cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on manufacturing experience strong troubleshooting skills attention to detail and the ability to read and interpret work instructions schematics drawings and Bills of Materials.

• Assemble and troubleshoot mechanical electrical optical and electro-optical assemblies.
  
• Provide first-line technical support to the Production team.
  
• Work with Quality Engineering Production and other departments to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
  
• Recommend improvements to work instructions checklists troubleshooting guides and other documentation to improve manufacturability and quality.
  
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers to test new processes collect data and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Diagnose and repair returned customer systems and recommend appropriate repair or upgrade actions.
  
• Collaborate with Applications Engineers to determine the best solutions for customer systems.
  
• Provide technical training to small groups of Assemblers and Technicians.
  
• Support new product introductions new tool qualifications and new-part testing.
  
• Execute test plans collect and analyze data and prepare technical reports.
  
• Perform root-cause analysis and recommend containment and corrective actions.
  
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment while following applicable safety and ESD procedures.
  

• Associate degree in a technical field is highly desired; equivalent technical certifications or experience may be considered.
  
• 3 years of manufacturing-related experience preferred ideally in optics electro-optics electronics or electromechanical manufacturing.
  
• Strong mechanical electrical and/or electronic troubleshooting skills.
  
• Ability to read and understand work instructions Bills of Materials (BOMs) schematics drawings and technical documentation.
  
• Experience using standard hand tools and electronic test equipment.
  
• Knowledge of ESD practices.
  
• General computer skills including Microsoft Outlook Excel and Teams.
  
• Ability to troubleshoot software-driven systems.
  
• Ability to analyze data and communicate findings through written or graphical formats.
  
• Ability to define problems support root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
  
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
  
• Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses gloves and safety shoes and work under a hood.
  
• Must have the ability to perform tasks requiring close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  

We are looking for a hands-on technician who enjoys solving problems working with cross-functional teams and improving manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also serving as a technical resource and mentor to the Production team.