Optics Process Engineer Technician – Growth & Impact

Luna Innovations; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Professional development funding

Job summary

Luna Innovations in Chino, CA is hiring a Process Engineering Technician to join our hands-on manufacturing team. You’ll help design, build, and optimize production fixtures and processes used to assemble optical components, test and measurement instruments, and terahertz systems.

You will ensure calibration, TPM, and documentation are in place, while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and product engineering to drive yield, reduce scrap, and improve cycle times.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 2–5 years in a manufacturing or process engineering environment, preferably optics/photons/precision instrumentation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, GD&T, and optical specifications.
• Hands-on experience with optical/mechanical assembly and system integration.
• Experience writing/maintaining process documentation and work instructions.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize production fixtures, create/update drawings and instructions.
• Maintain calibration schedules, log audits, and update certificates.
• Perform equipment maintenance and TPM activities with the production team.
• Identify process improvements using data-driven methods (SPC, DOE, DMAIC).
• Evaluate and qualify new manufacturing equipment and fixtures.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to operators and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist in assembly, testing, and validation of optical/electro-optical systems.
• Support failure analysis and root-cause investigations with cross‑functional teams.
• Train operators on new processes and ensure consistent execution.

Skills

Reading drawings

Optical assembly

Documentation skills

Cross-functional communication

MS Office / ERP/MRP

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Calibration tools

Precision measurement equipment

Job description

Luna Innovations in Chino, CA is hiring a Process Engineering Technician to join our hands-on manufacturing team. You’ll help design, build, and optimize production fixtures and processes used to assemble optical components, test and measurement instruments, and terahertz systems.

You will ensure calibration, TPM, and documentation are in place, while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and product engineering to drive yield, reduce scrap, and improve cycle times.