Senior Optical Engineering Technician

PROMET international inc; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PROMET International Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Optical Engineering Technician to support assembly, testing and troubleshooting of precision optomechanical systems.

You will work with engineering on prototypes and production, following QA standards and documentation requirements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in optical or precision instrument assembly, strong metrology and DFM skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a small team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production or assembly of optical or precision instruments.
• Experience with optical technology preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical prints and specifications.
• Detail-oriented with strong QA and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot precision optomechanical prototypes and subassemblies.
• Complete production project work following manufacturing procedures and QA requirements.
• Develop assembly, testing, and inspection procedures to improve quality and efficiency.
• Develop fixturing and testing setups.
• Fabricate/modify components using milling machines and lathes.
• Perform in-process testing and outgoing inspection.
• Maintain lab facilities and organize tools.
• Document customer required documentation for finished products.
• Follow SOPs and collaborate in a small technical team.

Skills

Milling

Lathe

Optical testing equipment

Metrology

Precision hand tools

Optical components handling

ESD safety

Reading prints

Quality control

Data documentation

Clean workspace

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Tools

Database

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Job description

Job Description

A Senior Optical Engineering Technician is responsible for critical tasks related to the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of optical and optomechanical components, systems, and products. The candidate must be able to apply best practices in manufacturing methods, quality assurance principles, and precision optical technology assembly techniques. The candidate will support engineering in product development, prototyping, production, and testing service operations. The candidate must be detail oriented and committed to maintaining the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering staff on the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of precision optomechanical system prototypes and subassemblies for contract engineering projects
• Have primary responsibility for completing assigned production project work, following manufacturing procedures, and complying with QA requirements for contract manufacturing projects
• Develop assembly, testing, and inspection procedures to maximize product quality and process efficiency
• Develop fixturing and testing setups
• Fabricate and modify mechanical components using milling machine, lathe and other equipment to obtain required performance
• Perform in-process testing
• Perform incoming testing and inspection of mechanical components as needed
• Maintain and organize lab facilities and tools
• Perform outgoing inspection and originate customer required documentation on completed products
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures
• Foster a cooperative and positive work environment

Required Skills

• Using machining tools such as milling machine and lathe to fabricate and modify mechanical components
• Using optical testing equipment such as centering machines, autocollimators, and interferometers
• Using metrology equipment such as microscopes and CMM machines
• Using precision hand tools and measuring equipment such as calipers and drop indicators
• Handling, cleaning, bonding, and working with optical components such as lenses and prisms
• Proficiency in working with electronic and ESD sensitive materials
• Reading mechanical prints and specifications
• Understanding quality control (QC) principles and procedures in a production environment
• Proficiency in using database, spreadsheet and word processing programs to collect data and document processes
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Working responsibly with minimal supervision
• Following laboratory safety rules and regulations
• Working cooperatively with others in a small technical team environment
• Being punctual for workdays, assignments, and tasks

Education/Experience

• 5+ years (10+ preferred) of experience in production or assembly of optical or precision mechanical/medical instruments
• Preference will be given to candidates experienced in working with optical technology

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Self-determined schedule

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person