Hands-On Optics Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Atln; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon Inc. in Traverse City, MI seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support high‑tech production. The role emphasizes hands‑on process improvement, data collection, and close collaboration with production teams to enhance yield and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing tech, SolidWorks, and a practical, detail‑oriented approach to experimental work in a controlled environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related work experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks (or willingness to learn).
• Basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.

Responsibilities

• Master existing process technology and improve it, including assisting, training, and working closely with production technicians.
• Participate in Lean activities to improve data collection, update work instructions, and develop better manufacturing approaches.
• Conduct improvement experiments to improve reliability and quality and first-pass yield.
• Participate in transferring new products from R&D into production.
• Resolve routine production issues (failure analysis, root-cause determination, corrective actions).
• Test designs and principles of physics related to laser optics.
• Design and set up test fixtures for experiments.
• Inspect mechanical and optical components against specifications and drawings.
• Assist engineers with concept and pre-production product builds.
• Maintain test equipment and labs, ensuring calibration.
• Commit to ISO procedures and policies.
• Establish and maintain statistical process control procedures.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Hands-on

Problem solving

Quality focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Attalon Inc. in Traverse City, MI seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support high‑tech production. The role emphasizes hands‑on process improvement, data collection, and close collaboration with production teams to enhance yield and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing tech, SolidWorks, and a practical, detail‑oriented approach to experimental work in a controlled environment.