Precision Optical Assembly Technician

American Cybersystems, Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Short term and Long term Disability

Accident & Critical illness coverage

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time

Paid leaves as required by law

EAP

Job summary

Innova Solutions seeks an Engineering Technician to perform precision assembly of optical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components in a Class 100 clean room in Wilmington, MA. You will read drawings, interpret CAD models, and maintain strict traceability while handling delicate parts to tight tolerances.

This role is development-focused, not repetitive production, requiring strong initiative, independence, and the ability to learn quickly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 20+ years of precision assembly experience is preferred.
• Experience in a development environment strongly preferred.
• Experience assembling space hardware strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to be self-directed, decisive, and resourceful.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to rapidly gather information when things are unclear.
• Experience with optical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical assembly.
• Comfort working in clean room environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide useful feedback to engineers and program teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of optical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components.
• Work in Class 100 (ISO 5) clean room and laboratory environments.
• Assemble, bond, and handle delicate, miniature components to extremely tight tolerances, including micron-level work.
• Perform lapping to achieve demanding flatness, parallelism, and angular requirements.
• Safely handle sensitive optical hardware such as lenses, mirrors, and optical subassemblies.
• Read and interpret manufacturing instructions, drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
• Maintain strict component traceability.
• Troubleshoot complex assembly issues and help determine effective corrective actions.
• Partner closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to improve assembly methods, documentation, and manufacturability.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce errors, defects, scrap, and rework.
• Take initiative during downtime and independently move valuable work forward.

Skills

precision assembly

clean room experience

problem solving

self-directed

communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Innova Solutions seeks an Engineering Technician to perform precision assembly of optical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components in a Class 100 clean room in Wilmington, MA. You will read drawings, interpret CAD models, and maintain strict traceability while handling delicate parts to tight tolerances.

This role is development-focused, not repetitive production, requiring strong initiative, independence, and the ability to learn quickly.