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Engineering Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Carlsbad, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 35 - 35
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
24 October 2026 (20 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
| Role | Engineering Technician |
| Location | Carlsbad CA (Onsite) |
| Duration | 12 months (Possible chances of conversion) |
| Shift | Monday Friday |
| Pay Range | $30-$35/hr. on W2 |
Job Description:
The Engineering Technician supports the design development testing and production of optical systems and components. This role works closely with optical engineers and cross-functional teams to assemble align inspect troubleshoot and test precision optical and electro-optical hardware. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on technical skills attention to detail and experience working in laboratory or manufacturing environments involving optics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist optical engineers in the setup assembly alignment and testing of optical systems and components.
- Perform precision measurements and inspections of lenses mirrors optical mounts and related hardware.
- Support prototype builds system integration and troubleshooting activities for optical assemblies.
- Conduct laboratory testing and collect document and report performance data.
- Operate and maintain optical test equipment such as interferometers collimators microscopes alignment lasers and metrology tools.
- Interpret engineering drawings specifications and work instructions to ensure accurate assembly and test execution.
- Identify and help resolve technical issues related to optical alignment contamination control and component performance.
- Maintain clean and organized workspaces including compliance with cleanroom or contamination-sensitive procedures when required.
- Collaborate with manufacturing quality and engineering teams to support product development and production goals.
- Document test procedures assembly results and process improvements.
- Electrical and electronics skills is a plus
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree technical certification or equivalent hands-on experience in optics photonics engineering technology physics or a related field.
- Experience working with optical electro-optical or precision mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings schematics and written procedures.
- Familiarity with optical alignment techniques and laboratory test equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity for handling delicate optical components.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Basic computer skills for data entry analysis and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a cleanroom laboratory or precision manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with laser systems imaging systems fiber optics or infrared/visible optical assemblies.
- Knowledge of contamination control practices and optical handling procedures.
- Experience supporting environmental or functional testing of optical hardware.
- Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams.
Key Skills:
- Optical alignment and assembly
- Precision measurement and inspection
- Troubleshooting and test support
- Technical documentation
- Quality awareness
- Team collaboration
- Hands-on laboratory and production support
Required Experience:
IC
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