Senior Manufacturing Technician

Leonardo DRS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Daylight Solutions in Madison, WI, is seeking an experienced technician to provide advanced technical support for complex electro-optical systems. You will work from wiring drawings, specs, and run sheets to build, troubleshoot, and maintain production hardware, ensuring compliance with safety and AS9100 standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, testing, and maintenance, with opportunities to train new team members and collaborate across departments to maintain quality and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent 5+ years experience in the field.
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices.
• Soldering and wire bonding 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.
• Interpret and 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

Leadership

Decision-making

ESD practices

Soldering

Education

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Access

Excel

LabVIEW

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Location:

Madison, WI, US, 53704

Job ID:115298

Business Unit: DRS Daylight Solutions
Location: Madison, WI 53704
Telework Type: N/A
Relocation Available: N/A
Type: Full Time
Schedule: 9/80

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.

Job Summary

Provides advanced technical support to engineers and scientists on complex components, devices, materials, products, processes, and equipment. Works from detailed wiring and assembly drawings, operational sheets,
engineering specifications, sketches, and complex run sheets to build, troubleshoot, and maintain systems. Interprets and follows SOPs, safety rules, and regulatory requirements to ensure full compliance with company,
state, federal, and certification standards. Diagnoses electrical, optical, and mechanical malfunctions, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, and modifies complex electrical prototypes to resolve functional issues.
Supports production goals by meeting deadlines, maintaining quality standards, monitoring raw material stock levels, and ensuring compliance outcomes. Also assists in training new team members and collaborates across
departments to promote efficient communication, material flow, and organizational values.

Job 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.
• Interpret and 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.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent 5+ 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 wire bonding 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.

The salary range for this position is$23.86/hour - $34.12. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.