Optoelectronics Assembly & Test Technician

Leonardo DRS; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Madison, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to assemble, test, repair, and maintain optoelectronic hardware using technical drawings and specifications. You will troubleshoot issues, support production objectives, and ensure product quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on technical experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively under quality and safety standards, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent 2+ years experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices.
• Soldering and wirebonding experience a plus.
• Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview.
• Experience with MRP a plus.
• Must have good mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, align, and test optoelectronic components and subassemblies in a production environment.
• Execute repeatable production build processes for optical, electro-optical, and electromechanical hardware in accordance with released work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Conduct in-process and final functional testing of optoelectronic hardware to verify conformance to product acceptance criteria and manufacturing requirements.
• Troubleshoot electrical, optical, and mechanical faults encountered during production and implement corrective actions within established procedures.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment, tooling, and test stations.
• Support the transition of prototype and development hardware into repeatable, controlled manufacturing processes for production use.
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety, ESD, laser safety, regulatory, and company requirements in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate production records, inspection results, rework documentation, and nonconformance data in accordance with quality system requirements.
• Meet established production KPIs related to schedule attainment, yield, product quality, rework reduction, inventory control, and compliance performance.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, control plans, and safety rules in accordance with our AS9100 quality standards to ensure consistent manufacturing execution.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

Skills

Decision-making

Leadership

ESD handling

Mechanical skills

Education

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Access

Excel

LabVIEW

MRP systems

Job description

Leonardo DRS Madison, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to assemble, test, repair, and maintain optoelectronic hardware using technical drawings and specifications. You will troubleshoot issues, support production objectives, and ensure product quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on technical experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively under quality and safety standards, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.