Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Technician

Founded in 1999, Access Laser is a leader in 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. Our customers range from multi-national companies to individual researchers. All of whom we serve to the highest standards.

We are currently seeking a full-time Electrical / Mechanical Technician to build and test early prototypes of lasers, electronics and experimental platforms for the R&D team.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a small, interdisciplinary, and dedicated engineering team to support the design and testing of RF excited molecular laser, RF amplifier, and other system prototypes.
• Assemble laser/electronic prototypes and perform initial bring-up, testing and basic troubleshooting.
• Prototype and document wiring harnesses/enclosures for high EMI environments.
• Build prototype vacuum processing equipment.
• Conduct Design Verification Tests on first articles and document results.
• Help document new designs by reviewing and updating schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings and manufacturing files.
• Design test fixtures and write test procedures for electro-mechanical assemblies as required.

What you bring…

• Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Technology or similar accredited degree, or equivalent experience.
• Over 5 years’ experience supporting an interdisciplinary engineering design team.
• Ability to assemble complex mechanical, electronic, and optical systems, including vacuum pump interfaces.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to assemble wiring harnesses and cable assemblies and to perform fine pitch SMT rework.
• Experience with basic board bring-up and basic troubleshooting to component level.
• Competent with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers and DVMs.
• Experience documenting assembly instructions and drawings, BOMs, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and desire to work in collaborative team environments.

Added advantage…

• Knowledge of mechanical CAD and electronic EDA tools such as SolidWorks, Altium and Agile PLM software.

• Familiar with basic machining processes and equipment such as a vertical mill.
• An understanding of automated testing (using LabVIEW or MATLAB for example).
• Familiar with RF test equipment (power meters, VSWR measurement, directional couplers, etc.).
• Experience assembling and testing RF power amplifiers.

• Testing experience with Class IV CO2 lasers
• Experience assisting with Shock / Vibration testing and assisting with CE Mark testing.

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:

• Great benefits including generous PTO Plan, 401K with a match, and medical/dental/vision insurances
• We support learning and do provide educational assistance
• Work-life balance is accommodated to promote success in and out of workplace
• Team events that are family oriented
• Free parking
• Fitness reimbursement

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 jobs@accesslaser.com or call 425-382-2217.