Photonics Technician

We are seeking a skilled Photonics Technician to join our manufacturing team in a Traverse City, Michigan facility. The successful candidate will be able to perform detailed assembly work on small components while following prescribed quality standards.

• Understand and follow detailed working instructions in controlled documentation and manufacturing policies and procedures
• Follow all cleanroom procedures and policies
• Perform a wide variety of electronic or electro-mechanical assembly operations on assemblies
• Clean and fasten optics and mechanical parts utilizing various chemical solvents and adhesives
• Follow company procedures for engineering change notices, non-conforming product, customer concerns, returned goods, and report to proper personnel
• Transact work order in Oracle and Cumulus systems
• Monitor in process parts and communicate to inventory control
• Perform minor adjustments to the assembly workstations and offer feedback for major adjustments when needed
• Prepare products for shipping by completing necessary documentation and packaging of product
• Repair and document returned products for repair

• Associates Degree in a related field or High School Diploma/GED and 2-4 years' experience in Electronics or Photonics field
• Familiar with Oracle, Agile, ISO, basic computer skill
• Experienced in the use of: DVM's, power supplies, and general test equipment
• Experience using hand soldering equipment
• Ability to multi-task and switch from task to task at short notice is a desirable quality
• Knowledge of production concepts such as calibration and quality systems
• Skilled in use of electronic and optical test and measurement systems
• Ability to maintain a high level of quality while functioning within a busy work environment
• Ability to wear cleanroom garments for an 8-hour shift
• Able to work around strong magnetic fields

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components.

We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program.

II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company, offering careers in offices and campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

We work with emerging technology in areas of atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems.

II-VI A&D has recently been awarded several new government contracts and we are offering opportunities to leverage your technical experience and interpersonal skills for something more than a simple paycheck.