Assembly Technician IV (1st and 2nd Shift)

About the role

Excelitas Technologies, a manufacturer of advanced photonic products based on MEMS and micro-scale optical devices, is hiring 1st and 2nd shift Assembly Technician IVs in Billerica, Massachusetts. The technician supports manufacturing's continuous improvement goals such as product cost reduction, better product quality, shorter cycle times and reduced process validation time, working with Manufacturing/Process engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble and pack products, and fill out paperwork for related assemblies and production activity
• Communicate discrepancies or potential issues as needed
• Work with engineers in set-ups, and perform rework and quality testing of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies
• Help develop methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process, and work with engineers on experiments
• Ensure high quality standards for medical product assemblies, and troubleshoot systems and equipment
• Assist in designing, building and checking out test equipment, and help with on-line adjustments using data-collecting programs
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, and keep the clean room environment compliant with regulatory requirements

Required profile

• Associate degree; 10+ years of experience in a related field (4+ years at Excelitas a plus)
• Ability to follow GMPs using standard operating procedures and to maintain records and a clean room environment
• Ability to read, write and understand English, and to perform repetitive work with attention to detail
• Manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination and visual acuity
• Ability to train new associates and to support troubleshooting and repair of equipment

Required skills

• Broadly cross-trained microscope experience
• Basic soldering, assembly and equipment operation skills
• Familiarity with DVM, temperature meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and power supplies
• Basic understanding of electricity and mechanical drawings
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

Pay range: $32.06 - $39.60 per hour depending on experience. The position involves ITAR-regulated information and visa sponsorship is not available.