Photonics Technician III: Optical Assembly & Alignment

Monarch Quantum, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

PTO 20 days

13 paid company holidays

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Monarch Quantum, Inc. is seeking a Photonics Engineering Technician 3 to join a high-tech photonics lab. You will support development of optical modules for photonic engines, assembling, aligning, testing, and prototyping systems with engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on collaboration to ensure products meet internal specs, quality standards, and performance requirements, in a lab and cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in relevant technical field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in startup, R&D, prototype manufacturing, or technology-focused environment.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, specifications, and documentation.
• Experience in laboratory, prototype, or low-volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Align, collimate, and fiber couple optical components.
• Assemble optical and opto-mechanical subassemblies as directed.
• Inspect and monitor material and build quality during assembly.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues.
• Support problem analysis and contribute to process improvements.
• Work in lab and cleanroom environments to meet cleanliness standards.
• Train and mentor junior technicians as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Optics alignment

Fiber coupling

Subassembly assembly

Troubleshooting

Lab equipment expertise

Soldering (ESD)

Measurement interpretation

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

Associate degree in relevant technical field

Tools

Calipers

Multimeters

Microscopes

Tape measures

Hot plates

Bake ovens

Lathes

Manual mills

Band saws

Taps

Job description

Monarch Quantum, Inc. is seeking a Photonics Engineering Technician 3 to join a high-tech photonics lab. You will support development of optical modules for photonic engines, assembling, aligning, testing, and prototyping systems with engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on collaboration to ensure products meet internal specs, quality standards, and performance requirements, in a lab and cleanroom environment.