Manufacturing Technician

Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to set up, assemble, align, and test advanced electromechanical assemblies for X-ray source production in a controlled cleanroom.

You will handle precision tooling, cabling, and calibration while adhering to strict procedures and quality standards. The role requires an AA degree or higher with 6–10 years of manufacturing experience, strong ability to read drawings, and familiarity with vacuum-related components.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent with 6–10 years in manufacturing.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and GD&T; high vacuum equipment familiarity preferred.
• Able to follow procedures and build to documented specs with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of electromechanical systems and subassemblies.
• Follow procedures, instructions, drawings and quality standards for builds.
• Maintain cleanroom environment and support material flow in manufacturing.
• Conduct QA testing, rework, and drive continual improvement with engineers.
• Train technicians in assembly, testing, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Generate and revise assembly procedures based on engineering feedback.

Skills

Initiative & decision-making

Collaboration & communication

Reading engineering drawings

MS Office & Windows

Measuring tools experience

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Windows OS

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

About Us

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

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 for extended periods, use hands to handle objects or tools, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Exposure to production and test areas controlled by HVAC systems. Noise levels in the work area may range from moderate to extreme. Open toed shoes are not allowed. Possible exposure to weather conditions when moving between facilities.

Salary

The annual pay range for this position is $56,000 - $70,000. The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Tina Eilerman