Assembly Technician I

Jenoptik AG; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenoptik AG in Jupiter, FL is seeking an Assembly Technician I to assemble optical‑mechanical and optical‑electronic assemblies. The role requires reading drawings and maintaining quality, with responsibilities spanning from assembly to inspection and documentation.

The position emphasizes adherence to procedures, safety in controlled environments, and collaboration across the team to ensure on‑time delivery. Candidates should have a High School diploma and basic Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook used in a lab environment.
• Able to read/write English.
• Good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with all team members and maintain attention to detail.
• In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assemble moderately complex optical‑mechanical and optical‑electronic assemblies.
• Read optical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Address productivity issues (rework, supplies, equipment) to improve team output.
• Work in Class 5 and/or Class 7 environments when required; maintain cleanliness per procedures.
• Assemble kitted parts into complete systems following procedures and drawings.
• Measure center thickness of screen materials and adjust airspaces to populate EXCEL build sheets.
• Inspect optics for cosmetic imperfections and verify surface quality per mil-spec/ISO.
• Experience with bonding compounds.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reading & writing English

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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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: 5236

Location: Jupiter, FL, US

Date: Sep 9, 2026

SUMMARY:

The role of Assembly Technician I utilizes a moderate level of skill to assemble intricate optical-mechanical and optical-electronic assemblies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Assembly of moderately complex optical-mechanical and optical-electronic assemblies.
• Knowledgeable in reading optical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Voice improvements and issues affecting the productivity of the team (rework, supplies, equipment, etc)
• Where required:
  1. Perform work in Class 5 and/or Class 7 environments.
  2. Maintain cleanliness requirements per assembly procedures and department Work Instructions
  3. Assemble kitted parts into complete systems, strictly adhering to Assembly Procedures, applicable Work Instructions, and Assembly Drawings.
  4. Measure the element center thickness of screen materials that meet the specification.
  5. Measure stacked elements and adjust airspaces to populate EXCEL build sheets.
  6. Inspect optics for cosmetic imperfections.
  7. Ability to assess that elements being installed meet drawing specifications for surface quality per mil-spec and ISO standards.
  8. Experience using various bonding compounds

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Performs all other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
• Basic knowledge using Word, Excel, Outlook, and other specialty software used in a lab environment.
• Able to Read/Write English
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work with all team members in the department and the company-wide
• Attention to detail.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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 50 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.

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market: Miami