Manufacturing Technician

Comtech LLC; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in California seeks an individual contributor to assist in mechanical and electrical engineering tasks, including fiber optic splicing and electro-mechanical assembly. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience and an Associate's degree. This role involves mentoring team members and participating in process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with sub-surface communication optical cable and potting.
• Minimum 4 years in electronics manufacturing and IPC certification preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret schematic diagrams and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in engineering designs and testing with various instruments.
• Guide and mentor less experienced team members.
• Participate in program or functional team projects to improve processes.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing

Electro-mechanical assemblies

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Fusion splicer

Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer

Job description

• Assist in mechanical and electrical engineering qualification designs, work and re-work instructions, engineering tooling design, engineering testing with testing instruments and equipment, support sea operations by mobilizing and de-mobilizing sensor systems.
• Tasks require fiber optic splicing, Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) testing, potting mechanical and electronic components, Hi-Pot testing, hydrostatic-pressure testing, soldering of electrical and electronic assemblies
• Experience in electro-optic cable terminations and jointing, sub-surface communications cable management and electronics assembly.
• Perform coarse and fine adjustments requiring the use of hand tools, precision measuring devices and other specialized equipment including, but not limited to vacuum equipment, digital indicators, optical microscopes, height gages, Vernier gages, micrometers, and electronic testing fixtures
• Seeking an individual contributor to provide skilled support on the assembly of potting, electro-mechanical and fiber optic assemblies.
• Handle, inspect, clean, and prepare delicate and sensitive optical components and assemblies
• Understand the function of and use a broad range of electrical/electronic and mechanical parts and components such as fiber optics, solder, wire, resistors, diodes, capacitors, relays, transformers, coils, switches, PC boards, epoxies, crimping etc.
• Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Work with adhesives, precision assembly tools, and different types of equipment such as fusion splicers, high precision fiber cleavers, polishing machines, and test tools.
• Guide, coach and mentor less experienced team members; be a positive role model for the team.
• Assists with production scheduling and control.
• Performs on-the-job training and participates in the development and implementation of new training programs and may introduce new processes and sequences for production areas.
• Participates in program or functional team projects developing process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to enhance program quality, cost, and scheduling.
• Assist with implementing and sustaining the 5S+1 program to ensure that work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and orderly condition and all safety regulations are observed; report and correct any unsafe work practices or conditions immediately to supervisor or EH&S.
• Assist with leading daily departmental GEMBA meetings, updating board contents, following up with taking action and measuring effectiveness also performance.
• Comply with ESD compliance, chemical, calibrated tooling, testing tooling and equipment audits.
• Assists in determining the need for tooling, testing tooling, testing equipment and makes recommendations for the design and planning of required tools and equipment.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience with sub-surface communication optical cable, potting, fiber optics, electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Certified IPC Specialist to IPC J-STD-001 standards preferredli>
• Individual should possess strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.

Qualifications:

• Two-year post-Secondary/Associates degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, some college in a technical discipline, Technical School Training, High School Diploma and equivalent work experience required with a minimum of 8 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop creative yet practical solutions to technical challenges.
• Demonstrates experience and ability to interpret schematic diagrams & engineering drawings.