Laser Test Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1999, Access Laser is a leader in designing and manufacturing high-end CO2 lasers. We are a rapidly growing company, experiencing double-digit revenue growth in recent years. We provide leading-edge gas-discharge-excited laser technologies to global industries in the medical, semiconductor, electronic, manufacturing, and scientific development R&D markets. We focus on creative designs that match our customers’ applications and solve difficult problems with innovative solutions. We strive to provide a challenging and supportive environment where team members are encouraged to go beyond ordinary thinking and challenge the normal with the truly ingenious. Our team is our greatest asset and supporting their career development is the greatest investment we can make in our future.

In October 2017 we became a member of the TRUMPF Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of lasers and laser systems. Although we have retained the agility and flexibility of a small company, both our business and our employees now have access to new opportunities for growth.

Access Laser Company is seeking a Laser Test Technician to complement our Production Team with testing and fine tuning some of the world’s most impactful application-specific laser products.

Primary Duties:

• Build, test, troubleshoot, and rework/repair electromechanical laser assemblies to production standards independently.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that all lasers meet the highest performance and quality standards.
• Utilize measurement and test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, and network analyzers.
• Regularly report updates and any issues to the production lead to ensure smooth operations and clear communication.
• Work with the production, quality and engineering teams to update and maintain work instructions and data collection/reporting documents.
• Collaborate with other departments to productively address problems and implement solutions.
• Contribute to technical documentation and create reports of the work you do and the problems you solve.
• Perform quality work in a clean room and ESD controlled environment.
• Assist other departments or teams when needed, demonstrating a collaborative and team-oriented mindset to help achieve the overall success of the company.
• Use the ERP system to track jobs and production time.
• Contribute your expertise to continuous improvement and product improvement initiatives.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Standard Job Requirements:

• An associate degree in physics, optics, photonics, electronics technology, mechanical engineering technology, or a similar field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of electronics, optics, or mechanical manufacturing.
• Hands on experience with building, troubleshooting, and repairing electromechanical systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing products and priorities.
• Ability to effectively contribute to a high-energy and highly collaborative environment.
• A high standard for communication and teamwork.
• Competence in maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs on a routine basis with the ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs, up to 5ft above ground.

Highly Desirable Additional Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or another hard science
• 3 years’ experience in a test or technician role in high tech manufacturing or a similar service organization.
• Experience with building and testing laser systems.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and 5S concepts.
• An understanding of, or previous experience with RF power supplies.
• Experience in handling optics and part of an assembly process.
• Self-motivated and driven to take on and excel in challenging work.

Why work for us

At our core, we are an idea company, which is driving expansion and tremendous revenue growth. We are customer driven and design application specific products which fit the individual needs of our customers. This requires highly motivated and dedicated teams. You will have the opportunity to be innovative in your work as we are constantly evolving our products and solving new problems with our customers. We owe our success to our people. We take great pride in investing in our team and strive to continually grow and improve our company and culture.

We love what we do. Our goal is to go above and beyond for each other and our customers. Our teams are creative, smart and talented, which makes each project exciting. You will have plenty of guidance and support to help us continue moving our impactful technology to the next level.

TRUMPF, our parent company, shares the same core values, and supports both our team and our drive for continuous innovation in laser technology. We are proud to be part of one of the largest technology companies led by a woman.

Things we love here:

• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the art facility.
• Great benefits including medical/dental/vision, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and 401K with a match
• Flexible spending account
• 17 days of PTO per year, and PTO increases with tenure
• Eight paid holidays
• We support learning and have educational assistance programs
• Fitness reimbursement
• All employees are eligible for profit sharing in addition to their base pay
• Strong commitment to COVID prevention for all employees
• Stocked kitchen with complimentary snacks
• Focus on work-life balance to promote success in and out of the workplace
• Family-oriented team events
• Free parking

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other classes protected by law.

We are committed to providing opportunities to all qualified individuals. If you need assistance completing our online application due to a physical or mental impairment, please email View email address on us.fitly.work or call View phone number on us.fitly.work.