Highlights
This role works closely with optical engineers and cross-functional teams to assemble, align, inspect, troubleshoot, and test precision optical and electro-optical hardware. Required Qualifications: Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in optics, photonics, engineering technology, physics, or a related field.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Carlsbad, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $35 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | http://www.lancesoft.com/ |
Description
| Role | Engineering Technician |
| Location | Carlsbad, CA (Onsite) |
| Duration | 12+ months (Possible chances of conversion) |
| Shift | Monday – Friday |
| Pay Range | $30-$35/hr. on W2 |
Job Description:
The Engineering Technician supports the design, development, testing, and production of optical systems and components. This role works closely with optical engineers and cross-functional teams to assemble, align, inspect, troubleshoot, and test precision optical and electro-optical hardware. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on technical skills, attention to detail, and experience working in laboratory or manufacturing environments involving optics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist optical engineers in the setup, assembly, alignment, and testing of optical systems and components.
- Perform precision measurements and inspections of lenses, mirrors, optical mounts, and related hardware.
- Support prototype builds, system integration, and troubleshooting activities for optical assemblies.
- Conduct laboratory testing and collect, document, and report performance data.
- Operate and maintain optical test equipment such as interferometers, collimators, microscopes, alignment lasers, and metrology tools.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure accurate assembly and test execution.
- Identify and help resolve technical issues related to optical alignment, contamination control, and component performance.
- Maintain clean and organized workspaces, including compliance with cleanroom or contamination-sensitive procedures when required.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to support product development and production goals.
- Document test procedures, assembly results, and process improvements.
- Electrical and electronics skills is a plus
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in optics, photonics, engineering technology, physics, or a related field.
- Experience working with optical, electro-optical, or precision mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and written procedures.
- Familiarity with optical alignment techniques and laboratory test equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity for handling delicate optical components.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Basic computer skills for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a cleanroom, laboratory, or precision manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with laser systems, imaging systems, fiber optics, or infrared/visible optical assemblies.
- Knowledge of contamination control practices and optical handling procedures.
- Experience supporting environmental or functional testing of optical hardware.
- Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams.
Key Skills:
- Optical alignment and assembly
- Precision measurement and inspection
- Troubleshooting and test support
- Technical documentation
- Quality awareness
- Team collaboration
- Hands-on laboratory and production support
About Company
We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.