Laser Test Technician

Founded in 1999, Access Laser is a leader in designing and manufacturing 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. We focus on creative designs that match our customers’ applications and solve difficult problems with innovative solutions. We strive to provide a challenging and supportive environment where team members are encouraged to go beyond ordinary thinking and challenge the normal with the truly ingenious. Our team is our greatest asset and supporting their career development is the greatest investment we can make in our future.

In October 2017 we became a member of the TRUMPF Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of lasers and laser systems. Although we have retained the agility and flexibility of a small company, both our business and our employees now have access to new opportunities for growth.

We are currently seeking a full-time Laser Test Technician to complement our Production Team with testing and fine tuning some of the world’s most impactful application-specific laser products.

On a daily basis you will:

• Build, test, troubleshoot, and repair electromechanical laser assemblies.
• Collaborate with other departments to productively address problems and implement solutions.
• Create technical documentation and reports of the work you do and the problems you solve.
• Utilize measurement and test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, and network analyzers.
• Perform quality work in a clean room and ESD controlled environment.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that all lasers meet the highest performance and quality standards.
• Pay exceptional attention to detail.

Other important duties:

• Contribute your expertise to continuous improvement and product improvement initiatives.
• Adapt to rapidly changing products and priorities.
• Effectively contribute to a high-energy and highly collaborative environment.
• Maintain a high standard for communication and teamwork.

What you bring:

• 3 years’ experience in a test or technician role in high tech manufacturing or a similar service organization.
• An associate degree in physics, optics, photonics, electronics technology, mechanical engineering technology, or a similar field of study.
• In-depth knowledge of electronics, optics, or mechanical manufacturing.
• Hands on experience with building, troubleshooting, and repairing electromechanical systems.

Added Advantage:

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or another hard science.
• Experience with building and testing laser systems.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and 5S concepts.
• An understanding of or previous experience with RF power supplies.
• Experience handling optics and part of an assembly process.

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:

• Opportunity to work in a brand new, state-of-the art facility.
• Great benefits including medical/dental/vision, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and 401K with a match
• 17 days of PTO per year, and PTO increases with tenure
• Eight paid holidays
• We support learning and have educational assistance programs
• Fitness reimbursement
• All employees are eligible for profit sharing in addition to their base pay.
• Strong commitment to COVID prevention for all employees, and a close to 100% vaccination rate
• Stocked kitchen with complimentary snacks
• Focus on work-life balance to promote success in and out of the workplace
• Family-oriented team events
• Free parking

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.