Optical R&D Lab Technician I

Eotech, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Eotech, Inc. in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support the optical R&D lab and assist with prototype validation. The role involves building experiments, collecting data, and maintaining lab equipment and software.

You will design experiments using CAD, operate test systems, and produce data reports while keeping the lab organized and calibrated. Strong collaboration with the R&D team is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D staff by building experiments, taking measurements, and reporting data clearly.
• Ensure operation of test systems such as thermal chambers and floating optical tables.
• Keep critical equipment on a regular calibration schedule.
• Maintain a clean lab and organize optical components; label items.
• Manage lab computers, software updates, and data storage.
• Design experiments using CAD software.
• Build experiments with optical and mechanical hardware.
• Collect data using multiple software tools.
• Use MATLAB, Python, or other interfaces to control lab equipment.
• Write reports on data collection.
• Maintain inventory of lab chemicals, optics, and test equipment.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Experimental Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

CAD software

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Eotech, Inc. in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support the optical R&D lab and assist with prototype validation. The role involves building experiments, collecting data, and maintaining lab equipment and software.

You will design experiments using CAD, operate test systems, and produce data reports while keeping the lab organized and calibrated. Strong collaboration with the R&D team is expected.