Opto-Mechanical Production Technician (Prototype & Test)

Clutch Canada; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays

Job summary

Aeva is seeking an Opto-mechanical production technician to prototype, build and test products throughout the product life cycle at our Mountain View facility.

You will perform optical assemblies, align components, collect data, test performance, and document inspection reports, collaborating with Quality, Product Design, and Manufacturing teams. 3+ years in opto-mechanical or fiber optics is required. Strong attention to detail and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in opto-mechanical / fiber optics
• Experience in optical alignment and assembly using fixtures, hand tools and microscopes
• Experience in performing visual inspections with or without microscope
• Experience in measurements with calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, thread gauges, height gauges
• Ability to document and communicate inspection results in detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
• Strong communication and computer skills; proactive and detail-oriented
• Good understanding of engineering principles
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process procedures
• Ability to recommend and implement improvements
• Follow instructions and procedures closely while offering suggestions for continuous improvement
• Demonstrates safety consciousness and strives to address safety concerns
• Detail oriented and quality-focused

Responsibilities

• Assemble optical components using lenses, fibers, mirrors, and lasers
• Assemble product per procedures, drawings or internal specs
• Repair or troubleshoot defective products
• Assist engineering in building and testing prototypes
• Perform data collection and data analysis as needed
• Test product performance
• Inspect and test optical components
• Perform inspections on components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies
• Document inspection reports and address findings with Quality, Product Design, and Manufacturing
• Other work related activities as assigned

Skills

Opto-mechanical

Fiber optics

Optical alignment

Inspection + measurement

Documentation

Independent work

Communication

Engineering drawings

Safety conscious

Detail oriented

Continuous improvement

Tools

Fixtures

Hand tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Thread gauges

Height gauges

Job description

Aeva is seeking an Opto-mechanical production technician to prototype, build and test products throughout the product life cycle at our Mountain View facility.

You will perform optical assemblies, align components, collect data, test performance, and document inspection reports, collaborating with Quality, Product Design, and Manufacturing teams. 3+ years in opto-mechanical or fiber optics is required. Strong attention to detail and safety are essential.