Optical Assembly Technician

Chiral Photonics; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 months paid training

Growth opportunities

Structured training with mentors

Competitive pay & benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

A manufacturing company in photonics seeks a highly motivated individual for an entry-level role in fiber-optic manufacturing. Key responsibilities include assembling components, testing assemblies, and working with optical fibers. The ideal candidate will possess attention to detail and adaptability. This position offers 3 months of paid training and opportunities for growth into supervisory roles within a hands-on work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to stay engaged and focused for precision work.
• Quick adjustment to shifting processes or priorities.
• Ability to catch details others might miss.
• Collaborative team player, able to share ideas and help peers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and create fiber-optic components.
• Work with schematics and drawings.
• Prepare and splice optical fibers.
• Test assemblies with optical sources and detectors.

Skills

Patience & Focus

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Manual Dexterity & Fine Motor Skills

Precision Measurement knowledge

Basic Computer Literacy

Job description

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Seeking a highly motivated individual looking to start their career in fiber‑optic manufacturing

What You’ll Do

• Assemble and create fiber‑optic components (e.g. combiners, couplers, multicore fiber fanouts)
• Work with schematics and drawings
• Prepare and splice optical fibers and create optical assemblies
• Test assemblies with optical sources and detectors

What you’ll bring

• Patience & Focus — precision work can take time; you stay engaged and focused
• Adaptability — you adjust quickly when processes or priorities shift
• Attention to Detail — you catch what others miss
• Team Player — ask smart questions, share ideas, help peers and respect each other
• Manual Dexterity & Fine Motor Skills — steady good hands for working with optical fibers and precision assemblies
• Precision Measurement knowledge — understanding measurement principles, tolerances, and unit conversions (µm, mm, cm, km, in)
• Basic Computer Literacy & Documentation — knowing how to use a computer to record process data

Bonus

Any prior experience with fusion splicing, fiber polishing, laser systems, interferometry or precision electronics

What we offer

• 3 months paid training
• Growth opportunities – start on the bench, then advance to supervisor, manager, and beyond
• Structured training with experienced mentors
• Hands‑on work from day one—no assembly line boredom
• Competitive pay & benefits (medical, dental, paid time off)
• Opportunities to work with R&D, testing, prototyping

Ready to shape the future of photonics manufacturing with us?

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Telecommunications