Opto-Electronics Technician — Hands-On Growth in High-Tech

Kelly; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

Service bonus and holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is hiring an Electro-Optics Technician in Carlsbad, CA for a premier manufacturing client. You will assemble PCBAs and cable assemblies, inspect quality, and integrate subassemblies into electro-optical systems.

Expect close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. Ideal candidates hold at least 2 years in electronics assembly, with soldering, crimping, and optical handling skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics Technology or related field.
• At least 2 years of electronics assembly experience.
• Hands-on soldering, crimping, wire harness fabrication, and device assembly.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and drawings.
• Experience with microscopes, hand tools, and precision measurement devices.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused workmanship.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and electronic documentation.
• IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620) preferred.
• Experience with electro-optical, photonics, or sensor-based products preferred.
• Familiarity with optical handling, NPI activities, and ESD control.

Responsibilities

• Assemble cable assemblies, PCBAs, and related hardware using soldering, crimping, wire prep, connectors, and microscopes.
• Inspect and test assemblies against drawings, schematics, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Integrate components into electro-opto-mechanical systems and products.
• Troubleshoot assembly and integration issues and identify root causes.
• Prepare, update, and maintain work instructions, procedures, and test records.
• Document results in accordance with quality and traceability requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering to support transitions from prototype to production.
• Kit and stage materials per BOMs; prepare components for production or shipping.
• Support tests with laboratory instrumentation and test equipment.
• Maintain organized workspaces, adhere to safety, quality, and ESD requirements.

Skills

Soldering

Crimping

Wire harness

Schematic reading

Microscope use

Documentation

Electronics assembly

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

IPC certifications (preferred)

Job description

Kelly is hiring an Electro-Optics Technician in Carlsbad, CA for a premier manufacturing client. You will assemble PCBAs and cable assemblies, inspect quality, and integrate subassemblies into electro-optical systems.

Expect close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. Ideal candidates hold at least 2 years in electronics assembly, with soldering, crimping, and optical handling skills.