Manufacturing Technician

Carl Zeiss SMT; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS in Dublin, CA is seeking a skilled technician to set up, operate, and maintain precision mechanical and electromechanical assemblies for X-ray source production. You will follow established procedures, inspect components, and collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure build quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires an Associate degree and 6–10 years of manufacturing experience, plus the ability to read engineering drawings and work within Kanban systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent required.
• 6–10 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with precision mechanical/electromechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of mechanical/electromechanical systems.
• Follow procedures and engineering drawings to meet build requirements.
• Maintain cleanroom environment and conduct QA testing.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing engineers on testing and calibration.
• Train other technicians in assembly and troubleshooting.

Skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent

Job description

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 179 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

This job role is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment for mechanic components to ensure efficient production. They perform routine inspections, adjust machine settings, and troubleshoot issues to maintain optimal performance. By following standard operating procedures and safety protocols, they contribute to producing high-quality products while minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires a professional education of 2 years and a professional experience of 1 year. The role covers 3 tiers. This job profile represents tier 1 of 3.

Swing shift: The first three months will be Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The schedule will then transition to the swing shift, Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Location: Dublin, CA

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Perform precision assembly of advanced electromechanical systems and subassemblies used in ZEISS X-ray source production.
• Follow established procedures, work instructions, engineering drawings, and quality standards to ensure each assembly matches approved build requirements.
• Maintain the cleanroom environment through best practices and regular maintenance protocols.
• Conduct acceptance testing, quality assurance (QA) testing, and rework of components and assemblies in collaboration with R&D and manufacturing engineers.
• Execute mechanical alignment, cabling and wire routing, hose and harness routing, PCB testing, programming, calibration, and final assembly verification activities.
• Build and maintain Kanban materials, complete required production documentation, and support accurate material flow through the manufacturing process.
• Use precision measurement and assembly tools, including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, torque wrenches, and related hand tools, to verify dimensional accuracy and build quality.
• Perform in-process inspections and functional checks to confirm assemblies meet documented acceptance criteria before release to the next production step.
• Train other technicians in assembly, testing, and troubleshooting techniques within a productive team environment.
• Perform quality checks, address nonconformance issues, and conduct routine inventory cycle counts.
• Generate, review, and red-line assembly procedures and schematic diagrams based on engineering feedback.
• Other duties as required.

Do you qualify?

Education:

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with a minimum of 6-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Required Experience:

• Experience performing precision mechanical and electromechanical assembly in a structured manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed procedures and build assemblies to documented specifications with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Familiarity with high vacuum assemblies, turbo pumps, ultra-high vacuum equipment, and helium leak detectors is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Experience with gas/fluid delivery systems, flanges, and fittings.
• Proficiency with microscopes, lasers, and other inspection tools.
• Knowledge of Kanban, Lean manufacturing principles, and material presentation practices used to support efficient production flow.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and current Windows systems.
• Ability to generate, read, and revise assembly procedures and schematic diagrams.
• Experience with cabling, wire routing, hose routing, harness installation, PCB testing, programming, and calibration activities is highly preferred.

Skills:

• Strong initiative and decision-making abilities to work independently.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills within a small team environment.

Shift:

Swing shift, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical Demands:

Occasionally required to stand, sit f