Opto-Mechanical Assembly Technician - 356

Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents. We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing. Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Opto-Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our engineering and manufacturing team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling and testing opto-mechanical systems and components, ensuring that products meet both technical specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical assembly, optical systems integration, and an understanding of precision tools and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble opto-mechanical devices, including optical components, mechanical housing, and associated hardware and cabling.
• Quality Control: Inspect incoming components, including custom machined parts, for defects and ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate assembly records, including inspection and test reports and assembly logs. Provide feedback on design or process improvements.
• Identify gaps in documentation and work with product engineers to create needed documentation
• Perform prototype assembly in collaboration with engineers and assist in developing instructions and processes for production.
• Work closely with engineering teams to resolve assembly-related issues and provide insights into product design or process optimization.
• Identify and source COTS parts needed for assemblies and place purchase requests
• Monitor and maintain tools & supplies at lab workstations
• Pack completed optical assemblies for shipping
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Follow all safety protocols, equipment guidelines, and environmental regulations in the execution of daily tasks.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a high precision optical/opto-mechanical manufacturing/production environment
• Minimum 3+ years of experience with methods of handling and cleaning optical elements
• Minimum 3+ experience with bonding optical elements
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or closely related field
• 2+ years of experience with precision optical alignment
• 2+ years of experience handling optical fibers
• Certification in optical systems assembly or mechanical assembly
• Experience in using precision hand tools, measurement devices such as calipers and micrometers;
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct defects or inconsistencies.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate with engineering and other team members.
• Fluency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Basic electronic test equipment knowledge; skills in soldering may be useful but not required.
• Experience with optical alignment tools and specialized tools as needed for assembly
• Understanding of optical alignment techniques.
• Mechanical CAD experi