Senior Laser Technician

Job Summary

The Senior 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 manufacturing 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 manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers and scientists on moderately complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
• Responsible for testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing electronic, optical, and mechanical assemblies
• Work from moderately complex assembly drawings, work instructions, 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 related 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
• May assist in training new team members
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
• Perform Key Performance Indicators
• Meet production deadlines
• Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)
• Raw material stock levels
• Compliance outcomes
• Ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions
• 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 

Our ideal candidate will

• Demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills
• Have experience handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
• Be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals
• Have experience in the use of various computer applications, including Visio, Excel, and MS Teams
• Have good mechanical skills
• SolidWorks, Clean room, and Soldering & wire bonding experience a plus

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area

The expected pay scale for this position is $30.00/hr. - $40.80/hr. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, DRS Daylight Solutions considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.