Manufacturing Technician III

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $33.59hr - $38.59hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Associate degree in a technical field is highly desired or equivalent certifications.
• 3+ years of manufacturing-related experience preferred, ideally with optics and electro-optics.
• Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General computer skills and knowledge including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot software-driven systems.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as work instructions, Bill of Materials, schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to analyze small sets of data and report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
• Ability to define problem statements, initiate root cause analysis, and propose containment/corrective actions.
• Ability to use standard hand tools and electronic test equipment.
• Knowledge of ESD practices.
• Ability to maintain a clean work area.
• Ability to wear applicable PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes.
• Ability to work under a hood.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the first line of support for the production team.
• Assemble and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies.
• Interface with multiple departments including Quality, Engineering, Production, and Sales to tackle challenges.
• Recommend changes in documentation to enhance manufacturability and quality, including instructions, checklists, and troubleshooting guides.
• Work directly with Manufacturing Engineers on testing new processes and collecting data.
• Participate as a key member of the continuous improvement program.
• Manage return customer systems, performing diagnosis and recommending repair actions or upgrades.
• Collaborate with Applications Engineers to evaluate options for customers.
• Serve as a technical reference for the production team and deliver training to small groups of Assemblers and Technicians.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on new product introduction, new tools qualification, and new parts testing.
• Execute test plans, collect data, and write reports.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with optics and electro-optics.

Skills:

• Mechanical assembly.
• Electrical troubleshooting.
• Optical assembly.
• Microsoft Outlook.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Teams.
• Root cause analysis.
• Hand tools.
• Electronic test equipment.
• ESD practices.

Qualification And Education:

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent certifications.
• 3+ years of manufacturing-related experience.

Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.