Job Title: Optical Assembly Technician
* Assemble, calibrate and test electronic and optics assemblies.
* Prepare and splice polarisation maintaining optical fibre.
* Use adhesives to bond and seal products.
* Work closely with Engineering/R&D to develop new optical assembly processes and techniques.
* Assist development and documentation of processes and procedures.
* Assist with management of inventory of optical and electrical components.
* Perform simple maintenance and service of optical assembly equipment.
* Pack semi-finished goods for safe transport and process quality inspection of products.
Main Responsibilities:
* To assemble, calibrate and test electronic and optics assemblies.
* To prepare and splice polarisation maintaining optical fibre.
* To use adhesives to bond and seal products.
* To work closely with Engineering/R&D to develop new optical assembly processes and techniques.
* To assist development and documentation of processes and procedures.
* To assist with management of inventory of optical and electrical components.
* To perform simple maintenance and service of optical assembly equipment.
* To pack semi-finished goods for safe transport and process quality inspection of products.
Requirements:
* Experience with high value products in a precision assembly or manufacturing environment.
* Cleanroom experience advantageous.
* 2+ years experience in optical assembly.
* Able to read and work with mechanical drawings and work instructions.
* Sufficient visual and mechanical dexterity for inspecting, handling, cleaning and splicing small optics and components.
* A focus on high quality, precision and attention to detail.
* A willingness to learn the products in a specialist industry.
* General computer skills - experience with Google Workspace or equivalent, processing software and general lab equipment.
* Strong communication skills within a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Self-motivation and a positive attitude.
* Reliable and punctual.
* Excellent work ethic.
Why We Offer This Role
We are seeking an experienced Optical Assembly Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will have experience with high value products in a precision assembly or manufacturing environment.
What You Will Do
The main responsibilities of this role include:
* Assembling, calibrating and testing electronic and optics assemblies.
* Preparing and splicing polarisation maintaining optical fibre.
* Using adhesives to bond and seal products.
* Working closely with Engineering/R&D to develop new optical assembly processes and techniques.
* Assisting development and documentation of processes and procedures.
* Assisting with management of inventory of optical and electrical components.
* Performing simple maintenance and service of optical assembly equipment.
* Packing semi-finished goods for safe transport and process quality inspection of products.
Your Qualifications
To be considered for this role you will need:
* Experience with high value products in a precision assembly or manufacturing environment.
* Cleanroom experience advantageous.
* 2+ years experience in optical assembly.
* Able to read and work with mechanical drawings and work instructions.
* Sufficient visual and mechanical dexterity for inspecting, handling, cleaning and splicing small optics and components.
* A focus on high quality, precision and attention to detail.
* A willingness to learn the products in a specialist industry.
* General computer skills - experience with Google Workspace or equivalent, processing software and general lab equipment.
* Strong communication skills within a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Self-motivation and a positive attitude.
* Reliable and punctual.
* Excellent work ethic.