Manufacturing Technician III

5 days ago


Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States Thorlabs Full time
Job Summary

Thorlabs is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Technician III to join our Imaging Systems division. As a key member of our team, you will serve as a liaison between engineering, manufacturing engineering, and production, requiring strong multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate, troubleshoot, and execute effective judgment to resolve manufacturing, assembly, or electronic issues.
  • Soldering and reworking high-value electronic assemblies.
  • Deep understanding of multimeters, external power supplies, oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipment.
  • Ability to read and understand electronic schematics and basic mechanical drawings.
  • Basic knowledge and practical experience in making simple electronic test assemblies, such as wiring harnesses or point-to-point circuit connections.
  • Meticulous and detailed assembly of small, high-value electro-optical/mechanical assemblies.
  • Collecting and communicating basic test data in an effective and meaningful way.
  • Maintaining the highest levels of quality and safety within the organization.
  • Effective communication and collaboration with other Thorlabs departments and management team members.
Requirements
  • 6-10 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering.
  • Experience with electro-opto/mechanical systems.
  • Hands-on experience in the photonics industry, laser, or physics lab preferred.
  • 2-Year Technical degree – mechanics or electronics, or equivalent experience in a similar position.
  • Excellent computer skills, strong problem-solving/analysis skills, and manual dexterity to assemble and align precision Electro-mechanical systems.
  • Circuit Design Experience and PCB layout is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both within operations and throughout the organization.
  • Mechanical aptitude with both manufactured and lab test equipment.
  • Excellent organizational skills to maintain update test documentation and software archives.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently to solve problems and achieve results.
  • Clean room experience is desired, but not required.
  • Knowledge of or practical experience using ultra-high vacuum systems is a plus.
Benefits

Thorlabs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.



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