Senior Optical Assembly Technician — Lead & Mentor

Optical Engines, INC.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Optical Engines Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Assembly Technician to assemble, test, and troubleshoot advanced optical, fiber-optic, RF, and electrical systems. You will mentor junior technicians and ensure quality from engineering drawings to final inspection.

Responsibilities include wiring, testing, documentation, and process improvement in a high-precision environment. Candidates should have 5+ years in precision assembly and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical training or an associate degree in electronics, photonics, manufacturing technology, or related field preferred.
• Typically five or more years of hands-on experience in precision assembly, electronics manufacturing, fiber-optic or RF systems, or comparable high-technology manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision tools, inspection equipment, and systematic troubleshooting methods.
• Strong attention to detail, adherence to documented procedures, and ability to identify defects and resolve issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, route, terminate, and inspect electro-optical, fiber-optic, RF, electrical, and precision mechanical subassemblies and systems.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, bills of materials, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Prepare, strip, clean, cleave, splice, terminate, connectorize, and route optical fibers per procedures.
• Assemble RF cables, electrical harnesses, connectors; perform soldering, crimping, wiring, and continuity checks.
• Use microscopes, optical power meters, fusion splicers, multimeters and other precision tools.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections, functional verification, and systematic troubleshooting.
• Document test results, nonconformances, and production records; escalate issues as needed.
• Mentor and train Assembly Technician I & II; review work for compliance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in electronics / photonics / manufacturing technology or related field

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical specifications

Experience with precision tools and systematic troubleshooting

Strong attention to detail and quality discipline

Effective written and verbal communication

Tools

Microscopes

Optical power meters

Fusion splicers

Multimeters

Soldering equipment

Crimping tools

Job description

Optical Engines Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Assembly Technician to assemble, test, and troubleshoot advanced optical, fiber-optic, RF, and electrical systems. You will mentor junior technicians and ensure quality from engineering drawings to final inspection.

Responsibilities include wiring, testing, documentation, and process improvement in a high-precision environment. Candidates should have 5+ years in precision assembly and strong communication skills.