Engineering Technician Precision Optical & Electro-Mechanical Assembly

Infleqtion

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Company-paid Life Insurance

Equity Program

Health Savings Account

FMLA / parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Student Loan Repayment

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Infleqtion in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Senior Precision Assembler to build sub-assemblies and complete products for its commercial line. The role requires manual dexterity, visual inspection skills, and the ability to follow safety processes across mechanical, electrical, and optical systems.

You will own builds from kit readiness to final handoff, collaborate with engineering to standardize methods, and support root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

Associate degree in a technical field and 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience in precision assembly or related high-reliability hardware environment.
Experience with at least three of the following: precision optical assembly, fiber handling, laser systems, vacuum hardware, electro-mechanical assembly, precision metrology, wafer handling, or cleanroom production.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, BOMs, travelers, schematics, and inspection plans.
Experience using structured build documentation, nonconformance processes, change control, and production quality systems.
Comfort with clean room practices and working in clean rooms.
Familiarity with optical surface quality specs: MIL-PRF-13830B and ISO10110-7.
Experience with inspection against technical drawings including GD&T tolerancing.
Good dexterity to assemble small components into sub-assemblies.
Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

Independently perform complex, multi-step assembly processes for optical, vacuum, mechanical, and electrical assemblies using drawings and engineering judgment.
Own assigned builds from kit readiness through final inspection, test support, documentation, and handoff to next stage.
Execute new or low-volume builds where documentation may be incomplete while maintaining quality and safety.
Partner with engineering to translate drawings and prototypes into repeatable build methods and inspection criteria.
Maintain clean and safe work area through housekeeping activities.
Act as a quality gate for assigned builds ensuring workmanship and inspection results meet requirements.
Troubleshoot assembly, inspection, test, tooling, and process issues across multiple workstreams; propose corrective actions.
Support root-cause analysis and verification of process fixes.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency across multiple production processes and cross-train quickly.
Train and mentor Level I/II technicians on build methods, inspection standards, and cleanroom behavior.
Provide feedback on work instructions and fixtures to improve repeatability.
Other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Dexterity

Reading drawings

GD&T

MS Office

Problem solving

Communication

Mentorship/leadership

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Infleqtionis a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products,Infleqtionenables “quantum everywhere” through our ecosystem of devices and platforms.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working in our production area, this role will be responsible for assembling sub-components, sub-systems and completeproductsinInfleqtion’scommercial product line. This role requires good manual dexterity, ability to conduct visual inspections, understanding of mechanical, electrical, and opticalengineering equipment, and commitment to follow all safety processes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role mayperforma combination of some orall the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Independently perform complex, multi-step assembly processes for optical, vacuum, mechanical, and electrical assemblies using work instructions, drawings, solid models, schematics, and engineering judgment.
Own assigned builds from kit readiness through final inspection, test support, documentation, nonconformance resolution, and handoff to the next production or engineering stage.
Execute new, complex, or low-volume builds where documentation may be incomplete, escalating gaps while maintaining quality, safety, and configuration control.
Partner with engineering to translate drawings, prototypes, and informal process knowledge into repeatable build methods, fixtures, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
Perform necessary maintenance and housekeeping activities to ensure a clean and safe work area
Act as a quality gate for assigned builds, ensuring workmanship, cleanliness, documentation, and inspection results meet product and customer expectations before handoff.
Independently troubleshoot assembly, inspection, test, tooling, and process issues across optical, mechanical, vacuum, and electrical workstreams; isolate likely root causes and propose practical corrective actions.
Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification of process fixes.
Demonstrates advanced proficiency across multiple applicable production processes and product areas, with the ability to cross-train into new processes quickly.
Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Level I/II technicians onbuildmethods, inspection standards, workmanship expectations, cleanroom behavior, and safe equipment use.
Provide feedback on work instructions, training materials, fixtures, and inspection methods to improve repeatability and reduce technician-to-technician variation.
Other duties orprojects asassigned

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in a technical field and 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience in precision assembly, optics, lasers, vacuum systems, photonics, semiconductor, aerospace, medical device, or similar high-reliability hardware environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience with at least three of the following: precision optical assembly, fiber handling, laser systems, vacuum hardware, electro-mechanical assembly, precision metrology, wafer or delicate-component handling, cable/harness assembly, leak checking, alignment, bonding, adhesive processes, or cleanroom production.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly drawings, BOMs, travelers, schematics, and inspection plans.
Experience usingstructured builddocumentation, nonconformance processes, change control, and production quality systems.
Comfort and familiarity with standard clean room practices and working in clean rooms
Familiaritywith opticalsurface quality specifications: MIL-PRF-13830BandISO10110-7
Experience with optical contacting and/or anodic bonding experience is desired
Abilityto inspect parts againsttechnical drawings, including those with GD&T tolerancing
Good dexterity to assemble small components into sub-assemblies
Proficientin MS Office

WE HIGHLY VALUE:

Exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and pride in producing clean, precise, reliable hardware.
Strong technical judgment; knows when to proceed, when to stop, when to escape, and how to protect product quality.
Ability totakea high-level goal, identify missing information, gather resources, and drive work to completion with limited supervision.
Broad hands-on curiosity and the ability to learn new products, tools, and processes quickly.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to use data, inspection results, build history, and hands-on observation to diagnose issues.
Clear verbal and written communication with both technical and non-technical teammates.
Ownership mindset, urgency, and willingness to improve the process rather than simply work around problems.
Collaborative style, positive attitude, and ability to mentor less-experienced technicians while maintaining high standards.

Note:

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license

TRAVEL

Up to 10%travelmay be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work will normally be performed in an office andlaboratory environment and around technical equipment including computers and lasers. Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and carry up to40pounds without assistance. Able to efficiently use automated office equipment such as laptops, copiers, and printers; able to effectively engage in communications (via phone, computer, or in-person). Any required Personal Protective Equipment will be provided and must be properly used in accordance with company requirements.