Opto-Mechanical Technician | 4D Technology

With interest in this position, contact Devin Clack at devin.clack@ontoinnovation.com.

Opto-Mechanical Technician,

Major Duties

Responsible for the assembly, alignment and test of precision optical systems, including optical, mechanical and electrical components.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Production
   1. Optical and Mechanical Assembly

1. Cleaning parts and optical components
2. Optical and mechanical assembly

• Optical alignment and test

1. 1. System Integration

1. Final assembly of optical instrument systems
2. Bore sighting and precision optical alignment

• System calibration and test

1. 1. Documentation

1. Follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings and schematics
2. Fill out data sheets fully and completely

• Maintain quality system documentation

1. 1. Quality Control

1. Incoming inspection of parts, components and optics
2. Identification and documentation of defective parts

• In-process inspection and testing

1. Final system testing

1. 1. Packaging

1. Pack instruments for shipment
2. Complete shipping documentation

1. Other
   1. Comply with safety and regulatory requirements
   2. Escalate issues and recommend solutions
   3. Provide training for other production staff and achieve a high level of cross training.
   4. Actively participate in continuous improvement projects, for example; kaizen, six sigma, lean manufacturing.
   5. Other duties as required

Qualifications Required

Associates degree in optical science and 3 years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of optical handling, cleaning and assembly procedures

Knowledge of optical devices including: lenses, mirrors, prisms, collimators, shear plates, beam splitters etc.

Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity

Qualifications desired:

Experience with oscilloscopes, function generators, precision power supplies and digital multi-meters.

Experience configuring windows based computer systems

Experience with wire termination and cable assembly including soldering and crimping

Physical Requirements

Continuous handling of lightweight materials.

Occasional lifting of heavy materials over 40 lbs.

Occasional use of hazardous chemicals.