Laser Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

Department:  Operations

Reports To:  Reports to an Engineer, Service Depot Manager, or Engineering Vice President and has a support responsibility to all functional directors, vice presidents, and managers.

 ·         SUMMARY:  The laser technician incumbent must 1) be able to calibrate and perform functional testing on complex optical and electro-mechanical systems, 2) have experience aligning lasers, 3) have experience using oscilloscopes, CCD cameras, multimeters and high-power laser systems, and 4) be able to travel both domestically and internationally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·         Disassemble and assemble laser systems down to the lowest subassembly or piece-part level.

·         Inspect optical components for damage.

·         Clean high-powered-laser optical components, such as mirrors, beamsplitters, polarizers, waveplates, and lasing and frequency conversion crystals.

·         Debonding and/or gluing optical components into retaining cells.

·         Align laser resonators and frequency doubling/conversion crystals.

·         Conduct calibration and burn-in tests on optical systems.  

·         Prepare engineering documentation.

·         Work with measurement tools to validate and test hardware components.

·         Make routine observations of tests and experiments to ascertain information clearly.  Communicate findings to superiors and peers to help draw conclusions based on test results to solve problems and initiate root cause.  Generate findings, summarize, and present data coherently to the requestor. 

·         Work in a team atmosphere to contribute to discussions in a positive and proactive manner.  Make recommendations and initiate procedures and corrective actions relating to the inspection and function of optical systems. 

·         Test and solve problems on fielded optical systems and write reports to communicate the corrective actions taken to return systems to working order.

·         Ability to lift equipment and tool bags up to 40 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

·         Minimum of 2 years of work-related experience in optics field. 

·         Experience aligning lasers and complex optical systems. 

·         Experience with precision manipulation of common laboratory tools, such as Allen wrenches, screw drivers, tweezers, etc, in a clean environment.

·         Experience using oscilloscopes, CCD cameras, and high-power laser systems.

·         Basic problem-solving skills (root-cause analysis, cause and effect, design of experiment, capability studies, SPC).

• Intermediate math and statistics.  Create, update, and maintain files with advanced logic, formulas, and data manipulation (typically in an Excel file or equivalent).

·         Basic engineering skills, such as blueprint reading and geometric tolerancing.

·         Experience working with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, microscopes).

·         Intermediate written and verbal communication skills.  Must be able to create and explain reports for/to sr. management and peers. 

The Hiring Manager can determine whether education and work-related experience are "equivalent" based on his/her experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  English – written and spoken.

CITIZENSHIP:  Must be a U.S. citizen.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  N/A.

 

Company DescriptionWho We Are
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Our ability to develop custom solutions for our customers is unparalleled. We provide various organizations, from central banks to plastic film suppliers, comprehensive integrated secure transaction solutions via our world-class Research and Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.Company DescriptionWho We Are\r
Spectra Systems is an established world leader in providing technology for secure transactions, from banknotes and products to gaming.\r
Our high-speed, machine-readable banknote authentication technology is used by many central banks to prevent sophisticated counterfeiting of their currency. Our complete solutions include engineered materials, reliable high-speed sensors, and quality control equipment. All of our products are manufactured under secure conditions to meet our customers' needs. Our AerisTM technology for cleaning banknotes will extend their life and significantly reduce central banks' replacement costs.\r
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Spectra has expanded its authentication of secure transactions beyond physical banknotes and products with its secure internal control systems (ICS) software platforms. Our ICS systems provide methods for fraud detection, money laundering, match-fixing and statistical analysis, and have many existing parallel applications used by the securities exchange industry.\r
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Our ability to develop custom solutions for our customers is unparalleled. We provide various organizations, from central banks to plastic film suppliers, comprehensive integrated secure transaction solutions via our world-class Research and Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.

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