Manufacturing Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to serve as the first line of technical support for our Production team. In 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
  

Required Qualifications

• 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.