Precision Optical Assembly Technician

Advanced Navigation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Navigation is seeking an Assembly Technician to join our production team in Sydney. You will participate in the assembly, calibration and testing of sophisticated optical and electronic components used in navigation systems.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in optical assembly, can read drawings, and demonstrate high precision, reliability and strong teamwork. This role requires attention to quality, laser safety knowledge and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience with high value products in a precision assembly or manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years experience in optical assembly.
• Ability to read and work with mechanical drawings and work instructions.
• Sufficient visual and mechanical dexterity for inspecting, handling, cleaning and splicing small optics and components.
• General computer skills - experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, processing software and general lab equipment.
• A focus on high quality, precision and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn the products in a speciality industry.
• Strong communication skills within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Self motivation and a positive attitude.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Strong knowledge of WHS practices.
• An electronic or optical qualification or similar.
• Experience working with PM Fibre.
• Problem solving or forensic analysis skills relating to process quality assurance.
• Knowledge of laser safety and standards.
• Experience with high accuracy fusion splicers.

Responsibilities

• Operate fibre optic coil winding equipment and handle fibre optic materials.
• Wind fibre optical coils for high grade navigation devices.
• Assemble, calibrate and test electronic and optics assemblies.
• Prepare and splice polarisation maintaining optical fibre.
• Use adhesives to bond and seal products.
• Work closely with the Engineering R&D team to develop new optical assembly processes and techniques.
• Assist with the development and documentation of processes and procedures.
• Assist with management of inventory and optical and electrical components.
• Perform simple maintenance and service of optical assembly equipment.
• Pack semi-finished goods for safe transport and process quality inspection of products.

Skills

Optical assembly

Precision manufacturing

Reading drawings

Dexterity

Team communication

WHS knowledge

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Punctuality

Education

Electronic or optical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PM Fibre

Job description

Advanced Navigation is seeking an Assembly Technician to join our production team in Sydney. You will participate in the assembly, calibration and testing of sophisticated optical and electronic components used in navigation systems.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in optical assembly, can read drawings, and demonstrate high precision, reliability and strong teamwork. This role requires attention to quality, laser safety knowledge and proactive problem solving.