Engineering Technician III (Optics and Electronics)

TL;DR

Engineering Technician III (Optics and Electronics): Building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating prototype, developmental, and production electro-optical systems with an accent on laser technology, optical alignment, electronics repair, and metrology. Focus on performing root-cause analysis, improving manufacturability and reliability, and developing efficient testing and maintenance procedures in a laboratory environment.

Location: Onsite in Longmont, Colorado, United States; the role primarily operates in a laboratory environment.

Salary: $62,400–$89,400 per year.

Company

hirify.global provides staffing and technical workforce solutions for engineering and technology roles.

What you will do

• Build, test, troubleshoot, repair, modify, assemble, and calibrate electronic and optical systems, prototypes, and products.
• Perform board-level electronics troubleshooting, surface-mount component replacement, and electro-optical failure analysis.
• Use laboratory and metrology equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, laser power meters, beam profilers, and spectrophotometers.
• Support cross-functional R&D projects and collaborate with engineering technicians, engineers, and scientists.
• Co-develop manufacturing, testing, equipment setup, preventive maintenance, and training procedures.
• Apply structured problem-solving and LEAN principles to improve quality, efficiency, safety, reliability, and cost.

Requirements

• Associate degree in electronics or optics technology with 10+ years of experience, equivalent relevant military training, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electronics and performing surface-mount rework.
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters, laser power meters, flow meters, and similar troubleshooting tools.
• Strong knowledge of lasers, optical alignment, optoelectronics, and safe laser-system operation.
• Ability to analyze data, write reports, create technical documentation, solve problems, and learn new technical information.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, plus familiarity with SolidWorks and 3D-printing technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, cross-functional R&D work focused on product quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Work is performed primarily in a laboratory environment, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the employment process and for essential job functions.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and statutory sick pay where required.
• Equal opportunity employment and participation in E-Verify in certain locations.