Optics Inspection / Manufacturing Technician
Certified Employment Group
Santa Clara, CA, USA
6/14/2022
Manufacturing
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Santa Clara electronics client seeks Manufacturing Technicians. This is a 1-yr contract.
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay Rate: $30 - $36.50/hr
We are seeking an experienced Optic Inspection / Manufacturing Technicians to support order fulfillment and inspection activities in a high-tech manufacturing environment. This role involves hands-on optical and mechanical inspection, testing, and assembly using precision equipment and tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform optical and mechanical inspection using precision measuring equipment (oscilloscopes, autocollimators, interferometers, optical CMMs).
- Operate laser alignment and optical test systems.
- Utilize computer-automated test systems and accurately document test results.
- Perform mechanical assembly using hand tools and fixturing.
- Clean and inspect optical components and assemblies using approved solvents.
- Work with optical components including lenses, mirrors, prisms, and ROMs.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) programs.
- Provide feedback to engineering teams to help improve optical assembly processes.
- Follow written and verbal work instructions in a team-based manufacturing environment.
Required Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in optical inspection (plano optics, prisms, ROMs).
- Hands-on experience with laser test and alignment systems.
- Familiarity with optical test equipment and automated test systems.
- Strong hand-eye coordination and excellent manual dexterity.
- Understanding of basic optics principles and technology.
- Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and documentation.
- Intermediate math skills, including basic geometry.
- Adequate visual acuity for detailed optical inspection (color vision, depth perception, focus adjustment).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Team-oriented mindset with a high attention to detail.