Lead Electronics Assembly Technician - Contract

About Voyant Photonics

Voyant Photonics is redefining machine perception with compact, high-performance LiDAR devices that fit in the palm of your hand. Leveraging cutting-edge silicon photonic chips, our sensors deliver unparalleled accuracy in range, velocity, and reflectivity, at a fraction of the cost of traditional LiDAR systems. By transforming high-precision sensing into an accessible technology, we are enabling new applications in robotics, autonomous systems, industrial automation, and beyond.

At Voyant, we are not just building products, we are advancing an industry. Our breakthrough technology bridges the gap between research and real-world deployment, making high-performance LiDAR scalable and commercially viable.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Lead Electronic Assembly Technician - Contract to support the assembly, testing, and packaging of Voyant’s FMCW LiDAR sensors. This hands-on, day-shift role is critical to delivering high-quality hardware as we move from prototype builds to pilot production. Candidates should also be flexible to support other shifts or weekends as needed.

You’ll assemble sub-components, run tests, track inventory, and help develop and improve our assembly and test processes. You’ll also train and support other team members to ensure every unit meets Voyant’s quality standards.

Location: New York City Contract Term: 6–8 months, full-time (40 hours/week) Status: Contract role with potential for full-time conversion

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sub-assembly and final assembly of LiDAR sensors, including PCB, flex, and mechanical integration.

• Conduct electrical and functional testing to confirm sensor performance. Package, label, and prepare finished units for shipment.

• Support process development by identifying improvements to tools, fixtures, and work instructions.

• Track build materials and inventory to maintain accurate records.

• Train and assist other technicians and team members during builds.

• Keep the assembly area organized, clean, and ESD-safe.

• Report build progress, issues, and improvement ideas to the engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or hands-on technical training in electronics, mechatronics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electronic or electromechanical assembly and testing.

• Skilled in high-precision electronics sub- and final assembly, using hand tools, gages, fixtures, and performing basic electrical testing and calibration

• Comfortable reading assembly drawings, test procedures, and work instructions

• Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable.

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced lab environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assembling or testing LiDAR, optical, or sensor systems.

• Familiarity with inventory or build-tracking systems.

• Prior experience training or mentoring other technicians.

• Understanding of cleanroom or ESD-safe handling practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Voyant Photonics is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law.