Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician Our client, a world leader in semiconductors, is looking for a Manufacturing Technician based in San Diego, CA. Job Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension) Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick Leave, 401 (k) Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to serve as the first line of technical support for our Production team. In this role, you will assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and optical/electro-optical assemblies while working closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities: Assemble and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, optical, and electro-optical assemblies. Provide first-line technical support to the Production team. Work with Quality, Engineering, Production, and other departments to resolve technical and manufacturing issues. Recommend improvements to work instructions, checklists, troubleshooting guides, and other documentation to improve manufacturability and quality. Partner with Manufacturing Engineers to test new processes, collect data, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Diagnose and repair returned customer systems and recommend appropriate repair or upgrade actions. Collaborate with Applications Engineers to determine the best solutions for customer systems. Provide technical training to small groups of Assemblers and Technicians. Support new product introductions, new tool qualifications, and new-part testing. Execute test plans, collect and analyze data, and prepare technical reports. Perform root-cause analysis and recommend containment and corrective actions. Maintain a clean and organized work environment while following applicable safety and ESD procedures. Required Qualifications: Associate degree in a technical field is highly desired; equivalent technical certifications or experience may be considered. 3+ years of manufacturing-related experience preferred, ideally in optics, electro-optics, electronics, or electromechanical manufacturing. Strong mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic troubleshooting skills. Ability to read and understand work instructions, Bills of Materials (BOMs), schematics, drawings, and technical documentation. Experience using standard hand tools and electronic test equipment. Knowledge of ESD practices. General computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams. Ability to troubleshoot software-driven systems. Ability to analyze data and communicate findings through written or graphical formats. Ability to define problems, support root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions. Ability to work effectively in an environment with changing priorities and deadlines. Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes, and work under a hood. Must have the ability to perform tasks requiring close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. We are looking for a hands-on technician who enjoys solving problems, working with cross-functional teams, and improving manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also serving as a technical resource and mentor to the Production team.