Production Technician

Optics11 Life; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Optics11 Life in Amsterdam is seeking a Production Technician to join a high-tech, in-house manufacturing team. You will handle end-to-end production, assembling optical and mechanical components as well as electronics, with an emphasis on accuracy and reliability.

You will calibrate, test, upgrade, debug and repair subsystems and full systems, contributing to continuous improvements alongside production engineers and the development team.

Qualifications

• MBO-level working skills with strong interest in technology; training provided.
• Precise and structured work approach.
• Technically skilled with high level of critical thinking.
• Proactive and able to provide valuable input.
• Good command of English in speech and writing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble optical and mechanical components and electronics from start to finish.
• Perform mechanical and electronic calibration and testing of subsystems and complete systems.
• Upgrade, debug and repair products; participate in production improvements.
• Collaborate with production engineers and development team on prototypes and null-series.
• Assist with shipping of finished products and ensure quality throughout production.

Skills

Precise & structured work

Technical skills & critical thinking

Proactive and able to provide feedback

Willingness to learn and develop

English language proficiency

Education

MBO-level working skills

Job description

Are you passionate about technology and looking for an exciting role as a Production Technician? Join our unique high-tech organization in the heart of Amsterdam! We’re seeking dedicated individuals for full-time positions, but if you can only work part-time, that's perfectly fine too. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of our innovative team!

All our high-tech products are developed and manufactured in house. In this role you will be responsible for manufacturing the product from a start to finish. You will be working with and assembling optical and mechanical components and electronics where skill of patience is important.

Performing a mechanical and electronic calibration is also part of the job. In addition to this, you will also do testing of all sub and complete systems, as well as upgrades, debugging and repairs. This is not a high-volume repetitive job, but a job where you and your colleges are responsible for the whole production and testing processes from parts being delivered to shipping of finished product to the client.

A successful candidate will also participate in internal production process improvements with other production engineers and will work also with development team to improve our products and build prototypes and null series.

In a nutshell, you’ll be working with;

• Big and small optical and mechanical components
• Electronics
• Production tools and equipment
• Testing setups
• Dedicated software
• Soldering station

Why Join Us:

• Join one of Europe’s most promising deep-tech scale-ups
• Dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive work environment in Amsterdam.
• Enjoy regular team activities and company events
• Fresh team lunches provided 5 times / week

The ideal candidate…

… is motivated, patient, focused and would like to complete our team with following skills and experience;

• MBO-level working skills with a strong interest in technology; experience with fine mechanical work (through previous jobs or hobbies) and/or basic electronics is a plus - training will be provided due to the specific nature of our production. Let us know what skills you have and how you developed them!
• Precise and can work in a structured way.
• Technically skilled and has high level of critical thinking.
• Proactive and can provide the feedback or valuable input.
• Have you ever heard about optical fibers? It’s also a plus
• Interested in occasionally travelling.
• Wants to learn and develop their skills.
• Has a good command of the English language in speech and writing.