Junior Optical Test Technician

Responsibilities:

• Work with vendors or internal partners to set-up new test equipment in the lab & drive until readiness.

• Manage equipment calibration and maintenance, including upgrading the software & hardware.

• Manage and operate thermal chambers & various mechanical precision fixtures.

• Write equipment operating manuals and maintenance procedures.

• Perform tests and generate raw data, including early data review for accuracy and process the data, as needed.

• Prepare test samples and debug issues in the Lab & resolve them, perform housekeeping, and organize accessories.

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal education in optics, photonics, imaging quality, physics or equivalent

• Some experience in optical/Imaging instrumentation, including, setting up & running optical/Imaging test equipment in Lab environment.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, attention to details, problem-solving & debugging.

Good to have skills:

• Hands on with LEDs, Wave guides, & AR/VR devices or other digital imaging systems.

• Knowledge of color science and visual optics, experience with optical performance evaluation, data analysis and report generation.

• Experience with programming in Python, C++ or other equivalent programming languages

• Experience designing test equipment and following validation best practices

• Experience working with EE, ME, FW, SW, and other cross-functional teams

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Redmond, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person