Mechanical Field Technician - Laser & EO Systems

nLIGHT, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. in Longmont, CO, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to provide assembly, integration, and test support for advanced laser and electro-optical systems. Applicants must be able to obtain U.S.

DoD security clearance; travel up to 50% for remote testing is required. A minimum of 3 years of professional experience with mechanical systems and a HS diploma or GED is required; a technical certification or degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience with mechanical systems.
• Ability to obtain U.S. DoD security clearance; willingness to travel 50%.
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks) and clean room operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedule and priorities to meet objectives.
• Fixture design and assembly.
• Assembly documentation including procedures and status.
• Coordination of build space allocation.
• Material receipt and inspection of components.
• Install and integrate mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
• Operate hand and power tools for assemblies.
• Thermal management system assembly and test.
• Support facilities (clean rooms, chillers).
• Travel up to 50% for remote testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Safety mindset

CAD proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor/Associate or Technical Certification

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. in Longmont, CO, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to provide assembly, integration, and test support for advanced laser and electro-optical systems. Applicants must be able to obtain U.S.

DoD security clearance; travel up to 50% for remote testing is required. A minimum of 3 years of professional experience with mechanical systems and a HS diploma or GED is required; a technical certification or degree is a plus.