Manufacturing Technician

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, quantum information sciences, life sciences, and industrial process control. As a laser technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Daylight laser solutions span the full spectrum from UV to visible to NIR to mid-IR.

At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, 9/80 work schedule, and Tuition Assistance. Our Daylight family-oriented culture allows you to receive hands-on training, professional development, career advancement and exposure to the latest and greatest technology, where our motto is "To protect with Light". Come join the family!

Job Summary

Assemble, align and test complex optical modules requiring micron level optical and mechanical tolerances.

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble, align and test complex optical modules requiring micron level optical and mechanical tolerances.
• Experience using precision optical, mechanical, and electrical measurement instrumentation (i.e. beam profile cameras, power meters, dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, and oscilloscope).
• Experience cleaning optics a plus.
• Excellent vision and fine motor skills.
• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity.
• Provide technical support to engineers and scientist on complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment.
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials.
• Perform Key Performance Indicators:
  • Meet production deadlines
  • Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)
  • Raw material stock levels
  • Compliance outcomes
• Diagnose cause of electrical, optical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree in a technical discipline or 2 years experience in the field or in a related area
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
• Soldering and wirebonding experience a plus
• Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview
• Experience with MRP a plus
• Must have good mechanical skills

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LI-SF1 #INDDAY

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

Nearest Major Market: Madison