Manufacturing - Assoc Test Engr 2 Shift 2

Apex Systems; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Manufacturing - Associate Test Engineer for the Milpitas, CA area. The role focuses on optics-based systems, including powering lasers, aligning beams, calibrations, and inspections to ensure proper tool operation in a Class 100 cleanroom.

You will perform setup, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical assemblies, with about 70% optical work and 30% electrical/mechanical tasks.

Qualifications

• Education in electrical or mechanical discipline preferred; technical certificates accepted.
• Experience with optics and lasers mandatory; 5 years with lasers may substitute a degree.
• Hands-on electro-mechanical assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair required.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, test and troubleshoot mechanical assemblies at system level.
• Power up lasers, align beam path, calibrate and inspect reticles.
• 70% optical and 30% electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot to optics module to identify electrical vs mechanical root cause.
• Produce technical reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Work autonomously with general instructions on new tasks.

Skills

Optics alignment

Laser operation

Electro-mechanical testing

Cleanroom procedures

Technical documentation

Education

Electrical or mechanical degree

Technical certificate / AS degree

Military technical training / vocational training

Tools

Oscilloscope

DVM / Multimeter

Calipers

Torque wrenches

LabVIEW

Linux

Job description

# Manufacturing - Assoc Test Engr 2 Shift 2Apply**Job#: 3053834****Job Description:**Manufacturing - Associate Test Engineer 2 Shift 2**Location:** Milpitas, California (Onsite)Role OverviewThis position focuses on optics-based systems, including powering up lasers, aligning beams into optics paths, performing calibrations, and running inspections to ensure proper tool operation. The role involves significant optics alignment and electromechanical troubleshooting within a Class 100 cleanroom environment. Daily activities include continuing work from the previous shift and managing a process that can take 35-40 days to complete.Key Responsibilities* Perform set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical assemblies at the system level.* Power up lasers and align the beam into an optics path, followed by calibration and inspection of a reticle.* Conduct heavy optics alignment and electromechanical troubleshooting, with a focus of approximately 70% optical and 30% electrical/mechanical.* Troubleshoot down to an optics module to identify if the root cause is electrical or mechanical.* Work within a Class 100 cleanroom environment.* Determine and develop methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.* Test and troubleshoot assemblies and/or final systems, completing rework as needed.* Prepare technical reports to summarize findings and recommend solutions.* Work on moderately difficult assignments that require judgment in resolving issues.* Handle ongoing daily work with minimal instruction and general instructions on new assignments.Required Qualifications**Education:** An electrical or mechanical degree is preferred. A Technical Certificate, AS degree, military technical training, or equivalent vocational training in a technical discipline is also acceptable.**Experience:** Experience with optics and lasers is a mandatory requirement, which can be from academic projects or professional work. If a candidate has 5 years of relevant laser optics experience, a degree is not required. Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair is necessary.**Technical Skills:** Ability to work in a clean room environment is required. Must be able to use and manipulate a variety of fine adjustment hand tools, torque wrenches, and calipers.Preferred Qualifications* A BSEE, BSEET, or a similar degree in an engineering discipline is preferred.* Recent mechanical engineering graduates have been successful in this role.* Hands-on experience using Oscilloscopes and DVM analysis tools and equipment is preferred.* Knowledge of LabView, Linux, and MS Office suite software is a plus.Work EnvironmentThe role requires an individual who is flexible, communicative, and willing to learn. Candidates should be able to work independently, follow instructions, ask questions, and take notes. The ability to collaborate effectively within and across teams is important. The position may require working extended hours, including weekends, and the ability to stand, sit, bend, and periodically lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Milpitas, CA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 28, 2026**Pay Range:** $37 - $39 per hour