Precision Assembly Technician – Photonics Systems

Thorlabs; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs in Jessup, MD is seeking an Assembly/Fabrication Technician to build and test components and subassemblies. You will read orders, align parts, and assemble a range of devices with precision in a clean environment.

Ideal candidates have 0-3 years in semiconductor fabrication or related manufacturing, a high school diploma, and basic English and MS Office skills. The role includes standard PPE and benefits. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Basic English language, writing and communications skills are required.
• Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a collaborative, team environment and comply with high quality standards.
• Must work well in problem solving situations, demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, complete tasks correctly and on time.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities.
• Basic understanding of ESD and best practice in a production environment
• Manual Dexterity - ability to use your hands in a skillful, coordinated way to grasp and manipulate fragile objects and demonstrate small, precise movements

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders, follows production drawings and sample assemblies.
• Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other.
• Assembles components and devices from multiple elements, including semiconductor devices, ceramic submounts, optical elements (lenses, isolators, …).
• Performs assembly tasks (cleaning, epoxy bonding, fiber attachment, seam sealing, device and component testing, final packaging, etc.).
• Performs basic failure analysis and works with engineering staff to remedy problems and improve processes.
• Tends machines used in the assembly and testing of components and devices.
• Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
• Performs online go-no-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
• Maintains throughput as directed by the supervisor
• Communicates production issues to the supervisor
• Follow clean room protocol

Skills

Basic English

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Problem solving

ESD awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Thorlabs in Jessup, MD is seeking an Assembly/Fabrication Technician to build and test components and subassemblies. You will read orders, align parts, and assemble a range of devices with precision in a clean environment.

Ideal candidates have 0-3 years in semiconductor fabrication or related manufacturing, a high school diploma, and basic English and MS Office skills. The role includes standard PPE and benefits. Training provided.