Assembly Technician I

Jenoptik AG; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenoptik AG in Huntsville, AL seeks an Assembly Technician I to manufacture micro-optical devices using wafer fabrication processes including photolithography, plasma etching, and metrology. You will contribute to inline quality and support production flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or higher, a strong attention to detail, good dexterity, and solid communication skills. U.S. citizenship or work eligibility is required. Teamwork and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with a drive for excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• US citizen or eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture micro-optical devices using semiconductor wafer fabrication processes (photolithography, plasma etching, wet etching, metrology, dicing, optical inspection).
• Perform in-line quality assurance and support continuous improvement.
• Support critical outsourced value creation steps in production flow.
• Follow safety policies and wear protective equipment as required.
• Demonstrate proper cleanroom protocol.
• Enter data accurately in JOSH and document tasks legibly.
• Setup, qualification, and operation of equipment per specs.
• Monitor tools and processes and escalate issues.
• Become certified on at least one tool set and inspection/metrology tools.
• Communicate effectively with peers, engineers, and managers.
• Proficient in WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT.
• Be detail oriented and able to work well in a team.
• Meet attendance requirements and overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Dexterity

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or higher

Job description

We create photonic solutions to shape the world of tomorrow, together with people who embrace brilliant ideas with openness and curiosity.With teams in over 80 countries, we offer you the opportunity to reach your full potential.

Assembly Technician I

Job ID: 5196

Location: Huntsville, AL, US

Date: Aug 20, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Responsible for manufacturing micro-optical devices and similar products using semiconductor related wafer fabrication processes; including photolithography, plasma etching, wet etching, metrology dicing and optical inspection.
• Responsible for performing in-line quality assurance processes and supporting continuous improvement.
• Responsible for supporting critical outsourced value creation process steps in production flow.
• Understand and comply with all company safety policies and procedures. Demonstrate ability to follow safety procedures in operation of equipment and processes in assigned area of responsibility. Demonstrate safe and correct handling procedures for chemicals used in production processes. Wear protective equipment as specified in procedures.
• Demonstrate proper cleanroom protocol.
• Support daily productivity and quality goals. Complete assigned tasks in acceptable limits of quality, quantity, and timeliness of completion. Make sure all pertinent documentation is recorded accurately and legible. Perform accurate data entry in JOSH.

RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED):

• Perform setup, qualification, and operation of equipment and processes in accordance with operating specifications.
• Monitor tool and production processes and notify engineering immediately when problems arise.
• Become certified on at least one tool set and associated inspection and metrology tools.
• Communicate effectively with peers, engineers, and managers.
• PC proficient with standard computer software tools (WORD, EXEL, and POWERPOINT).
• Must be detail oriented and capable of working effectively in a team environment.
• Meet normal attendance requirements including accurate time keeping data entry, timely reporting of absences, and working overtime as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree or higher-level education, preferred.
• Detail oriented, driven for excellence, demonstrate excellent workmanship, good dexterity for handling high value, very fragile wafers, and optical components.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• U.S. Citizenship or Qualified U.S. worker

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About Jenoptik

With its Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing, Jenoptik is a global OEM and machine supplier of solutions powered by photonics. Our engineering expertise excels across a broad portfolio in the fields of optic, micro-optics and precision components for the semiconductor equipment industry. Moreover, the SBU addresses the megatrend of digitalization with solutions for optical information and communications technology as well as laser material processing.