Opto Production Engineer Liaison for Precision Optics

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. This role supports the manufacturing production process of Optical systems and Optical Space Payloads, ensuring they meet mission requirements through assembly, alignment and testing.

Under general direction, the position analyzes and provides solutions to technical problems of moderate scope, and collaborates with engineering on process development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in production/engineering support.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and processes.
• Experience handling, integrating, and cleaning optical surfaces.
• Cleanroom experience is a plus.
• Opto-mechanical and laser technician exposure is a plus.
• Hoisting/rigging with gantry, bridge, and jib cranes.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands processes and procedures related to the job.
• Reads and understands drawings, schematics, diagrams, wire lists and work instructions.
• Identifies discrepancies in assembly processes or documentation and escalates.
• Implements 5S methodology daily in routines.
• Performs/Completes system assembly and integration to drawings and schematics.
• Works with engineering on build process development and improvements.
• Uses calibrated tools such as DMMs, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches and crimpers.
• Analyzes defective or non-conforming parts and coordinates corrective actions.
• May participate in change control board as a group member.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Optical assembly

Documentation reading

ESD safety

Calibrated tools

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, planning or related discipline

Tools

DMMs

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Crimpers

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. This role supports the manufacturing production process of Optical systems and Optical Space Payloads, ensuring they meet mission requirements through assembly, alignment and testing.

Under general direction, the position analyzes and provides solutions to technical problems of moderate scope, and collaborates with engineering on process development and