Optical Assembly & Alignment Technician (Day Shift)

Keysight Technologies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401K plan

Job summary

Keysight Technologies seeks an Optical Manufacturing Technician for 100% onsite work in Santa Clara, CA. The role requires a degree (AA/AS) and 3–5 years of optical test and alignment experience, including troubleshooting and repair of optical systems.

You will operate autocollimators and Fizeau interferometers, lift up to 40 lbs, and document results in MS Excel. The position emphasizes precision alignment, laser/system calibration, and strict safety in a clean-room environment.

Qualifications

• AA or AS degree is required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in optical test and alignment, including troubleshooting and repair of optical systems.
• Proficiency with optical tools and instruments including autocollimators and Fizeau interferometers.
• Capable to lift heavy tooling up to 40 lbs.
• Strong PC skills including MS Excel and Windows.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with flexible cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and align optics to specification.
• Perform functional tests to ensure conformity to specs.
• Use optical test equipment (interferometers, spectrometers, autocollimators, power meters, beam profilers, oscilloscopes, microscopes).
• Transport test fixtures up to 40 lbs as required.
• Document testing procedures and report results.
• Maintain clean room standards and safety protocols.
• Calibrate complex laser systems and optical assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Optical test and alignment

Troubleshooting optical systems

MS Excel

Windows-based skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Cross-training

Prioritization

Optical principles

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

AA or AS degree

Tools

Autocollimators

Fizeau interferometers

Job description

Keysight Technologies seeks an Optical Manufacturing Technician for 100% onsite work in Santa Clara, CA. The role requires a degree (AA/AS) and 3–5 years of optical test and alignment experience, including troubleshooting and repair of optical systems.

You will operate autocollimators and Fizeau interferometers, lift up to 40 lbs, and document results in MS Excel. The position emphasizes precision alignment, laser/system calibration, and strict safety in a clean-room environment.