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Senior Assembler

Sciton
  • Palo Alto, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Senior Assembler

    Sciton is a Silicon Valley based pioneer in laser, light, and energy technologies for aesthetic and medical applications. Our engineers helped bring laser products to market just a few years after lasers were first invented, and that same spirit of innovation still drives us today.

    We are built on a strong set of values: Selflessness, Candor, Innovation, Execution, Objectivity, Excellence, Learning, Ownership, and Clarity. With more than 500 employees worldwide, Sciton has been recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2025.

    If you want to work on meaningful technology that directly improves patient outcomes and be part of a company that values curiosity, ownership, and excellence, we would love to meet you.

    Key Responsibilities: 
    • Independently build optical and mechanical precision sub-assemblies using hand tools, fixtures, and specialized equipment
    • Train and mentor assemblers on assembly techniques and processing requirements
    • Partner with Engineering to build prototype and pilot products
    • Collaborate with Engineering to identify and implement process improvements
    • Redline bills of materials and process documentation to support controlled document updates
    • Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair returned or nonconforming assemblies
    • Use precision measuring devices and equipment to ensure proper form, fit, and function
    • Perform in-process quality inspections on components and assemblies
    • Collect, kit, and maintain materials required for sub-assemblies
    • Execute standard assembly tasks, including component installation, electrical wiring, hand soldering, cable harnessing, plumbing, bonding, cleaning, labeling, and packaging
    • Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment in accordance with procedures, protocols, and industry regulations
    Qualifications: 
    • Experience building complex electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical assemblies
    • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and recognize defects or material deficiencies
    • Proven troubleshooting skills for moderately complex issues, with the ability to recommend effective solutions
    • Ability to support, guide, and assist less experienced operators
    • 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing assembly role
    • Strong manual dexterity and excellent hand–eye coordination
    • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods (up to 2 hours at a time)
    • Ability to routinely bend, reach, stoop, push, and pull
    • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
    Compensation and Benefits
    The salary range for this position is $25 - $29/hr. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, Sciton provides an opportunity to participate in equity/stock incentive programs, a profit-sharing bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching.

    FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time  
    POSITION Senior Assembler
    LOCATION Palo Alto, CA (HQ)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPalo Alto, California
    Websitehttps://sciton.com/corporate-careers-at-sciton-in-palo-alto-ca

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Document Managementunmatched
    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electromechanicsunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Healthcare Softwareunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
    • Manual Dexterityunmatched
    • Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
    • Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Plumbingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Process Qualityunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Solderingunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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