Optical Assembly Technician

Leonardo Electronics US Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo Electronics US Inc in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Optical Assembly Technician to assemble micro-optical components and characterize laser diode based systems. You will perform hands-on assembly, testing and data collection for high power laser diodes and support related production processes.

The role requires detail orientation, clean-room PPE compliance, and the ability to operate precision optical equipment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in optics, electronics or similar preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing and working with fiber coupling and precision opto-mechanical alignment is preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word and PowerPoint desirable.
• Experience with laser diode diagnostic equipment desirable (beam measurement cameras, oscilloscopes, photodiodes, power supplies, TEC controllers, spectrometers).
• Good verbal and written communication skills—ability to graph data and prepare reports.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a 10,000 class clean room environment wearing bunny suit with face and head mask and gloves for entire production shift.

Responsibilities

• Assemble optical systems with laser diodes and micro-optical components.
• Provide support to related production assembly and test processes.
• Manipulate XYZ stages to characterize performance of laser diode components and communicate results to production staff.
• Ability to perform tests on high powered laser diodes.
• Operate high power electrical equipment.
• Set up optical test equipment.
• Operate automated laser characterization system.
• Operate high magnification imaging system.
• Operate laser engraving system.
• Post data to Excel spreadsheets and manufacturing systems databases.
• Work with small hand tools and perform inspections with microscopes.

Skills

Detail oriented

Mechanical dexterity

Semiconductor manufacturing experience

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Word

PowerPoint

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Clean room safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in optics/electronics or similar

Tools

Laser diagnostic equipment

Beam measurement cameras

Oscilloscopes

Photodiodes

Power supplies

TEC controllers

Spectrometers

Job description

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Optical Assembly Technician

Full Time Tucson, AZ, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1496

Job Purpose:

Responsible for assembly of micro-optical components and characterization of laser diode based optical systems. Perform hands-on assembly, tests and data collection for high power laser diodes devices. Provide support to related production assembly and test processes.

Duties:

• Assemble optical systems with laser diodes and micro-optical components.
• Provide support to related production assembly and test processes.
• Manipulate XYZ stages to characterize performance of laser diode components and communicate results to the production staff.
• Ability to perform various tests on high powered laser diodes.
• Ability to operate high power electrical equipment.
• Ability to set up optical test equipment.
• Ability to operate automated laser characterization system.
• Ability to operate high magnification imaging system.
• Ability to operate laser engraving system.
• Ability to post data to Excel spreadsheets and manufacturing systems databases.
• Ability to work with small hand tools such as tweezers, vacuum wands, torque and hex drivers.
• Ability to perform inspection using low and high-power microscopes.

Skills/Qualifications:

Detail oriented, mechanical dexterity. Experience in semiconductor manufacturing environment and working with fiber coupling and precision opto-mechanical alignment is preferred. Associates degree in optics, electronics or similar field highly preferred. Familiarity with MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word and PowerPoint are desirable. Experience with laser diode diagnostic equipment desirable (beam measurement cameras, oscilloscopes, photo diodes, power supplies, TEC controllers, and spectrometers). Good verbal and written communication skills – ability to graph data and prepare reports. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work in 10,000 class clean room environment wearing bunny suit with face and head mask and gloves for entire production shift. Safety glasses required for some operations. Stand or sit at workstation for entire production shift.

[NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.]

Leonardo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Here are the hiring process steps and what you can expect from us.

Step 1: Application Review:

Upon submitting your application, it is made available to the recruitment team to review and ensure you meet the basic qualifications.

Step 2: Interview:

If you have been identified to move forward in the process, you may be invited to participate in a one-on-one or panel interview. The interview format can be a phone call, in-person, or virtual meeting.

Step 3: Offer:

If you reach this stage of the interview process, congratulations! You will be provided an offer to join the Leonardo Electronics US Inc. team. The offer will include details about your salary, benefits package and start date.