Optical Engineering Technician — Laser & Alignment Lab

Quartus Engineering; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,190 - 47,816; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Job summary

Quartus Engineering is seeking an Engineering Technician - Optical in San Diego. In this role, you will support the build, alignment, and testing of advanced laser and optical systems in a lab and cleanroom environment. Candidates should have hands-on experience with optical systems and knowledge of various lab tools.

This position offers a pay range of $17.56 to $34.71 per hour, depending on experience level. Quartus also provides comprehensive benefits and emphasizes a commitment to diversity in its workplace.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience with laser, optical, or opto-mechanical systems.
• Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled lab environment.
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and align laser and optical subassemblies.
• Inspect, clean, and bond optical components using approved procedures.
• Setup and execute optical tests, recording data against specifications.

Skills

Optical alignment

Optics cleaning

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Zygo interferometer

Trioptics OptiCentric

Microscopes

Power meters

Multimeters

Job description

Quartus Engineering is seeking an Engineering Technician - Optical in San Diego. In this role, you will support the build, alignment, and testing of advanced laser and optical systems in a lab and cleanroom environment. Candidates should have hands-on experience with optical systems and knowledge of various lab tools.

This position offers a pay range of $17.56 to $34.71 per hour, depending on experience level. Quartus also provides comprehensive benefits and emphasizes a commitment to diversity in its workplace.