Optical Manufacturing Technician /Final Assembly - Request #37579363

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

Optical Manufacturing Technician /Final Assembly Summary Overview

• 100% onsite at 5301 Stevens Creek Boulevard; Santa Clara, CA 95051.
• Work Schedule/Hours: DAY SHIFT - Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST) with potential overtime expectations.
• Contract Duration: 24-months.

Duties

• Assemble and align optics to specification.
• Optical Test and Alignment Technicians require a mix of technical knowledge in photonics or physics, hands-on experience with precision optical components, and proficiency in alignment, testing, and measurement tools.
• Proficiency with optical test equipment (interferometers, spectrometers, autocollimators, power meters, beam profilers, oscilloscopes, microscopes).
• Ability to transport test and product fixtures weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Proficiency in general computer skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for documenting, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience in aligning lenses, lasers, mirrors, and fiber optics, often to sub-micron or arcsecond tolerances.
• Ability to handle delicate and small precision optical components.
• Perform functional tests to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Experience with clean room environments is frequently necessary.
• Align and calibrate complex laser systems and optical assemblies.
• Document testing procedures and report results.
• Knowledge of laser and optics safety standards.

Required Skills

• AA or AS degree is required.
• Minimum 3- 5 years’ experience working 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 background working with computers including running technical applications, performing data entry into MS Excel and general Windows-based skillset (copy/paste files, etc.)
• Ability to work individually in a team setting with other technicians and engineers.
• Ability to cross train in a flexible manufacturing cell environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• Strong understanding of optical principles and systems.

Pay Transparency

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is $31.00/hour - $42.00/hour W-2.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).