Mechanical Technician

Optiver; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 50%

Comprehensive health coverage

Performance-based bonus structure

Job summary

A leading trading technology firm in Austin is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to specialize in hands-on manufacturing of high-performance trading systems. The role involves assembling custom parts, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and collaborating with engineers. Candidates should have excellent attention to detail and an interest in electronics. The position offers competitive compensation, including a performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on technical work including assembly and fabrication.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, especially in electronics.
• Ability to manage documentation and warehouse practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly, rework, and quality testing of custom parts.
• Collaborate with engineers for manufacturability feedback.
• Manage warehousing and inventory tasks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during the build process
• Collaborate with engineers to provide feedback on manufacturability and assembly improvements
• Maintain build documentation, processes, and best practices to ensure quality and repeatability
• Assist in managing the order book and coordinating fulfillment of dynamic requests
• Contribute to warehousing and inventory management, including packing systems for transit
• Keep our workshop, storage, and manufacturing spaces safe and well‑organized

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Quality testing

Troubleshooting mechanical issues

Attention to detail

Collaboration with engineers

Job description

Austin is home to Optiver’s custom trading system hardware research, design and manufacturing facility where we design and build bespoke high performance trading systems. We are seeking to expand our team with a Manufacturing Technician eager to specialize in the hands‑on manufacturing of these advanced systems. You will engage with a broad spectrum of technologies, ranging from conventional manufacturing methods to 3D printing, and from fiber optics to electronics. You will assume responsibility for the fabrication of custom parts and the assembly of systems. This role is heavily focused on hands‑on technical work and ideally suited for someone with excellent attention to detail and an interest in advanced electronic devices.

What you’ll do

• Perform hands‑on assembly, rework, and quality testing of custom parts, electronic subassemblies, and final assemblies
• Carry out fitting, fastening, and integration of components into bespoke hardware systems
• Complete delicate micro‑assembly of fiber optic connectors
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during the build process
• Collaborate with engineers to provide feedback on manufacturability and assembly improvements
• Maintain build documentation, processes, and best practices to ensure quality and repeatability
• Assist in managing the order book and coordinating fulfillment of dynamic requests
• Contribute to warehousing and inventory management, including packing systems for transit
• Keep our workshop, storage, and manufacturing spaces safe and well‑organized

What you’ll get

• Direct hands‑on involvement in building unique, high‑performance hardware systems which deliver meaningful impact to our business
• A collaborative team environment where your contributions are visible and valued
• Diverse, non‑repetitive work – nearly every system is bespoke
• Work alongside best‑in‑class professionals from over 40 different countries
• Highly competitive compensation package including performance‑based bonus structure
• 401(k) match up to 50%
• Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage