Assembly Technician

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for building and testing electro-mechanical and optical equipment to meet specifications, timelines, and cost targets, following documented instructions with minimal supervision. Work includes production, customer returns, engineering development, data collection, and testing activities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills down to the component level, proficiency with hand and automated tools, and experience in setup, calibration, and test equipment operation. Additionally, this role contributes to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing quality, reducing cost, and improving delivery performance.

LOCATION:

Manassas, VA (Onsite)

WHY NIKON METROLOGY?

You would be joining a global company and becoming part of the future, giving you the opportunity to enter a career where you can help to shape and define innovation.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Will include, but not limited to the following:

• To carry out fitting, assembly and testing of electro/mechanical/optical products.

• Perform programming and testing of electronic circuit boards.

• Diagnostic troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming manufactured products and production equipment.

• Electro/Mechanical assembly, alignment and testing.

• Checking material kits are complete and in line with bills of material.

• Complete associated documents and paperwork.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Quality inspection of own work and the work of others to processes and standards.

• Maintain a clean, tidy and organized work area.

• Keeps supervisor appraised of all unresolved and/or potential problems and work interruptions that will negatively affect daily, weekly and monthly production schedules.

• Provides support to Production Supervisor on all production assignments and may work in other departments as necessary.

• Must adhere to ESD, Laser, general manufacturing, and Health & Safety requirements specifically in regard to laser light.

Ancillary responsibilities

• Liaise with other departments to ensure a smooth production process.
• Present any production improvement ideas which could improve the process using agreed methods.
• Provide solutions where possible for problems found in day to day tasks & prevent them occurring in the future.
• May be requested to assist in other job duties as required within the facility
• Working overtime as requested by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• 2 year technical diploma or degree with 4 years of experience,

or

• Related military training and 4 years of experience,

or

• 8 plus years of on-the-job training and experience

Desirable

• Technical B.S. degree is a plus

• Experience in Metrology and/or LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)

• Experience with military crimp connectors

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to recommend quality, productivity and cost reduction improvements.
• Ability to cross train.
• Ability to read & understand engineering drawings & electronic schematics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn and capably use specialized manufacturing and engineering applications software.
• Ability to work in an environment where Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Total Quality Leadership, Kaizen, and 5S tools and techniques, are constantly applied to obtain quality and productivity improvements and to reduce all costs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work within static-controlled or other regulated environments as required.
• Handle and use cleaning agents.

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF OUR TEAM

CULTURE SPIRIT

• Work as a Team, Act as a Family! We believe in bringing our team members together in a diverse and friendly company atmosphere to celebrate and socialize, to inspire each other and keep our community strong and close inside and out of the office.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• We want you to grow with us and be the best version of yourself, which is why we offer competitive compensation, training/advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

AMAZING MEDICAL BENEFITS & PERKS

• Well take care of you with industry leading medical, dental, vision plans and many more benefits that allow us and you to continue to be AMAZING!

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or therein after referred collectively as protected veterans.