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Electro-Optical Technician
nLIGHT
Longmont, USA
Full-time
Mid · 1+ years experience
Onsite
USD 30-45 hourly / hour
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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- Assist in the construction, alignment, and testing of optical and electro-optical components and assemblies (mirrors, lenses, waveplates, dichroics, etc.) in clean-room environment.
- Operate standard alignment and test equipment (autocollimators, interferometers, beam profilers, spectrophotometers, optical spectrum analyzers).
- Perform mechanical and optical assembly tasks including mounting optical elements, mount assembly, and installation of opto-mechanical sub-assemblies into larger assemblies
- Assist in performing visual inspections, verifying component cleanliness standards, parts traceability, and basic troubleshooting of mechanical or optical anomalies.
- Maintain cleanroom cleanliness standards and ensure optics and mechanics are handled per contamination control.
- Support maintenance and calibration of production tooling and equipment
- Work collaboratively with optical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams, to support schedule milestones and system level integration.
- Generate documentation including integration photos, alignment logs, work instruction updates, assembly travelers, and data backups.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities spanning process refinements, clean-room ergonomics, production documentation improvements, and assist in implementing corrective actions when directed.
- Strong communication and technical writing skills.
- Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
- Associates degree in Optics & Laser Technology, Physics Technician, Electro-Optics Technology, Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education/training and hands-on experience (1–3 years).
- Basic experience or coursework demonstrating hands-on work with optics, lasers, lenses/waveplates, fiber optics, optical mounts, or electro-optical systems.
- Capable of working in a clean-room environment (ISO-7 or better) and adherence to contamination control (garments, gloves, eyewear, cleanliness).
- Strong attention to detail, ability to follow structured work instructions and maintain high standards of workmanship.
- Develop, refine, and document assembly processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Willingness to learn, grow technical skills, and take direction from senior staff.
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