Engineering Technician - Construction & Manufacturing - Analysts

MassGenics, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSAs and FSAs

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability insurance

Critical illness coverage

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time

paid leaves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring an Engineering Technician in Carlsbad, CA for a 12-month contract. The role involves supporting the design, development, testing, and production of optical systems and components and requires onsite work (1st shift).

You will assist optical engineers with setup, assembly, alignment, testing, and data collection, while maintaining cleanrooms and documenting results. The ideal candidate has hands-on optics experience and familiarity with laboratory test

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in optics, photonics, engineering technology, physics, or a related field.
• Experience working with optical, electro-optical, or precision mechanical systems
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and written procedures.
• Familiarity with optical alignment techniques and laboratory test equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity for handling delicate optical components.

Responsibilities

• Assist optical engineers in the setup, assembly, alignment, and testing of optical systems and components.
• Perform precision measurements and inspections of lenses, mirrors, optical mounts, and related hardware.
• Support prototype builds, system integration, and troubleshooting activities for optical assemblies.
• Conduct laboratory testing and collect, document, and report performance data.
• Operate and maintain optical test equipment such as interferometers, collimators, microscopes, alignment lasers, and metrology tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure accurate assembly and test execution.
• Identify and help resolve technical issues related to optical alignment, contamination control, and component performance.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces, including compliance with cleanroom or contamination-sensitive procedures when required.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to support product development and production goals.
• Document test procedures, assembly results, and process improvements.
• Electrical and electronics skills is a plus

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Optical alignment

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Interferometers

Collimators

Microscopes

Alignment lasers

Metrology tools

Job description

Job Description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Engineering Technician.

Position Type: Full time Contract, Contract to Hire

Duration: 12months

Location: Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Onsite/1st Shift)

As a Engineering Technician you will:

• The Engineering Technician supports the design, development, testing, and production of optical systems and components.
• This role works closely with optical engineers and cross-functional teams to assemble, align, inspect, troubleshoot, and test precision optical and electro-optical hardware.
• The ideal candidate has strong hands-on technical skills, attention to detail, and experience working in laboratory or manufacturing environments involving optics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist optical engineers in the setup, assembly, alignment, and testing of optical systems and components.
• Perform precision measurements and inspections of lenses, mirrors, optical mounts, and related hardware.
• Support prototype builds, system integration, and troubleshooting activities for optical assemblies.
• Conduct laboratory testing and collect, document, and report performance data.
• Operate and maintain optical test equipment such as interferometers, collimators, microscopes, alignment lasers, and metrology tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure accurate assembly and test execution.
• Identify and help resolve technical issues related to optical alignment, contamination control, and component performance.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces, including compliance with cleanroom or contamination-sensitive procedures when required.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to support product development and production goals.
• Document test procedures, assembly results, and process improvements.
• Electrical and electronics skills is a plus

Ideal candidate will have:

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in optics, photonics, engineering technology, physics, or a related field.
• Experience working with optical, electro-optical, or precision mechanical systems
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and written procedures.
• Familiarity with optical alignment techniques and laboratory test equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity for handling delicate optical components.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, analysis, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a cleanroom, laboratory, or precision manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with laser systems, imaging systems, fiber optics, or infrared/visible optical assemblies.
• Knowledge of contamination control practices and optical handling procedures.
• Experience supporting environmental or functional testing of optical hardware.
• Optical alignment and assembly
• Precision measurement and inspection
• Troubleshooting and test support
• Technical documentation
• Quality awareness
• Team collaboration
• Hands-on laboratory and production support

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $33-$35/hr

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.