Senior Optical & Electronics Technician

Particle Measuring Systems; Niwot (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation, holidays, and leave policies

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Particle Measuring Systems seeks an Engineering Technician III to join our Engineering team in Niwot, CO. The role focuses on sustaining engineering and new product development, with responsibilities spanning optical/laser assembly, verification testing, calibration, and troubleshooting in a research environment.

You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure quality, reliability, and manufacturability while supporting installation bases and R&D efforts.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electronics/optics technology with 10+ years of experience or equivalent. Military training acceptable; advanced degree can compensate for 2 years.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with electronics troubleshooting and surface-mount rework (SMT).
• Proficient in operating oscilloscopes, multimeters, laser power meters, flow meters and related test equipment.
• SolidWorks familiarity and 3D printing experience.
• Strong data analysis, documentation and reporting abilities.
• Demonstrated problem solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of lasers, optical alignment, and opto-electronics.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify prototype and production electronic/optical systems.
• Perform PCB level electronics repair and SMT rework as needed.
• Assist senior technicians, engineers, and scientists in product development and testing.
• Assemble electrical, mechanical, and optical components for company products.
• Conduct unit tests, calibrations and failure analysis to meet quality standards.
• Operate electro-optical/metrology lab equipment (e.g., LDM cameras, beam profilers, spectrophotometers).
• Adhere to laser safety practices and maintain a safe lab environment.
• Collaborate on cross-functional R&D projects and develop manufacturing/test procedures.
• Set up equipment, perform preventive maintenance, train teammates.
• Apply structured problem solving and LEAN principles to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support ongoing process improvements for quality and safety.
• Note: duties may evolve with business needs.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Education

Associates degree in Electronics/optics technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Laser power meters

Flow meters

SolidWorks

3D printing

Job description

Particle Measuring Systems seeks an Engineering Technician III to join our Engineering team in Niwot, CO. The role focuses on sustaining engineering and new product development, with responsibilities spanning optical/laser assembly, verification testing, calibration, and troubleshooting in a research environment.

You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure quality, reliability, and manufacturability while supporting installation bases and R&D efforts.