Job Description

Title: Manufacturing - Mfg. Tech 3

Location: San Diego, CA

Duration: Long-term contract

Our team is growing! We have an exciting opportunity located in San Diego, CA for a Manufacturing Technician. In this position you will have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in a dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about technology and innovation, we have a job for you!
As a Technician, you will be the 1st line of support for our Production team. You will work on assembling and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and optical assemblies. You will interface with multiple departments (Quality, Engineering, Production, Sales), working together to tackle new challenges.
In this position, you will recommend changes in documentation to enhance manufacturability and quality (instructions, checklist and troubleshooting guide). You will work directly with our Manufacturing Engineers on testing new processes and collecting data. You will be a key member of our continuous improvement program!
You will also be responsible for return customer systems. You will perform the diagnosis and recommend repair actions as well as upgrades. You will be in direct contact with our Applications Engineers, evaluating what is the best option for our customers.
As a Technician, you will be seen as the technical reference for our Production team. You will deliver trainings to small groups of Assemblers and Technicians.
There will be lots of opportunities to collaborate with the engineering team on new product introduction, new tools qualification, new parts testing. You will help with executing a test plan, collect data and write a report.

Minimum Qualifications and skills:

Associate degree in a technical field is highly desired or equivalent certifications. Accumulated 3 or more years of manufacturing-related experience preferred, ideally with optics and electro-optics (as a Technician). May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines, while keeping a keen awareness of the impact on other areas of the organization. Attention to detail. Strong communication skills (oral and written). Require general computer skills and knowledge (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams). Ability to operate and troubleshoot software-driven systems. Must be able to read and understand documents such as work instructions, Bill of Materials, schematics and drawings. Ability to analyze small set of data and report problem through written and/or graphical format. Define problem statement, initiate root cause analysis and propose containment/corrective actions. Ability to use standard hand tools and electronic test equipment. Knowledge of ESD practices Must be able to maintain a clean work area. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds. Wear applicable PPE including safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes. Work under a hood.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person