Senior Laser Engineering Technician

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Business Unit: DRS Daylight Solutions
Location: San Diego, CA 92127

Telework Type: N/A
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st 

Job Summary

The Laser Technician at DRS Daylight Solutions will be responsible for material preparation, electro-optical mechanical assembly, laser alignment, test, and calibration, along with data collection and analysis in a engineering environment. The candidate will also perform rework on assemblies and/or systems in response to failures and nonconformance. This position requires a self-motivated, ambitious technician with the ability to work in a busy and rapidly changing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers and scientists on complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
• Responsible for testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing electronic, optical, and mechanical assemblies  
• Work from complex engineering specifications and sketches
• Build and test prototype assemblies and production units
• Use judgment to bring unit within quality control specifications
• Test, inspect, and repair electronic, optical, or mechanical assemblies
• Work under minimal supervision and may provide guidance to other technicians  
• Capable of performing and implementing manufacturing processes
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification
• Assist in training new team members and production staff
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials  
• Perform Key Performance Indicators
• Meet Engineering deadlines
• Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)  
• Manage raw material stock levels
• Maintain cleanroom cleanliness 
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization Perform alignment, testing, and troubleshooting of semiconductor lasers and laser optical systems
• Must use optical, mechanical, and electrical tools and test equipment for measurement, alignment, and testing
• Ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and 5 years' experience in a related  area of expertise
• Competent technical expertise