Precision Assembly Technician

MANTECH; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Livermore, CA is seeking a Precision Assembly Technician for an onsite role. You will assemble, test, and inspect precision targets and components, using microscopes and LabVIEW instrumentation. The job demands reading complex drawings, strict cleanroom protocols, and collaboration with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or higher in a technical field and 2+ years in technical labs or advanced manufacturing. DOE-Q clearance not required to apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a technical discipline; six additional years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor's.
• 2+ years of related information systems, technical laboratory, or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and procedural guidelines.
• Ability to learn and operate specialized computer instrumentation software and technical systems.
• Experience working across a large team to meet production deadlines and drive standardization.
• Experience creating and communicating complex technical documentation, especially QA data, baselines, and configuration items.

Responsibilities

• Characterize, assemble, and test precision targets and target components.
• Perform intricate assemblies and precise positioning under a microscope with sub-micrometer tolerances.
• Operate computer-controlled LabVIEW instrumentation under harsh conditions (high pressure, high voltage, cryogens, radioactive materials).
• Interpret drawings and schematics to perform precision assemblies and inspections.
• Work in an ISO 5 / Class 100 cleanroom following safety procedures and garment requirements.
• Identify, report, and help diagnose assembly and operational issues in equipment and testing environments.
• Create, maintain, and communicate detailed data records and train others on processes.

Skills

Labour skills

Microscope handling

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in technical discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

Metrology equipment

Microscope-based measurement

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Precision Assembly Technician to join our team in Livermore, California. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Working both independently and in coordination with engineering support to characterize, assemble, and test precision targets and target components.
• Performing intricate assemblies and precise positioning of valuable, fragile parts under a microscope (from centimeter down to micrometer scales with sub-micrometer tolerances), both by-hand and with computerized control.
• Operating computer-controlled LabVIEW instrumentation systems under multiple extreme conditions, such as high pressure, high voltage, cryogens, and radioactive materials.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and informal sketches to perform precision assemblies, component inspections, and quality assurance workflows.
• Operating in an ISO 5 / Class 100 cleanroom environment while strictly adhering to safety mandates, established operating procedures, and protective garment requirements.
• Recognizing, reporting, and assisting with diagnosing assembly and operational problems or anomalies in equipment and testing environments.
• Creating, maintaining, and communicating thorough and accurate data recordings while training others on complex process flows.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree, vocational school degree, or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (6 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree).
• 2 + years of related information systems, technical laboratory, or advanced manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated understanding of geometrical concepts with the capability to interpret complex engineering drawings and procedural guidelines.
• Ability to learn, navigate, and operate specialized computer instrumentation software and technical systems.
• Experience working across a large team to meet production deadlines, coordinate resources, and drive a standardized operational agenda.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical documentation, particularly regarding quality assurance data, system baselines, and configuration items.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience utilizing instrumentation, microscopes, and advanced metrology equipment (e.g., interferometry, optical coordinate metrology).
• Hands-on experience working within automated fabrication systems or utilizing the Sponsor's primary operational compliance tools.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal and training skills, capable of organizing workflows and driving process improvements across teams.

Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE-Q security clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office or laboratory to access machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and engineering teams, which may involve delivering technical status updates.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Willingness and physical capability to perform full-day assignments in complete ISO 5 / Class 100 cleanroom garments.