General Atomics · 4 months ago
Opto Mechanical Technician
Acton Massachusetts
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$56K/yr - $84K/yr
7+ years expGeneral Atomics is a company that designs and manufactures advanced electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. The Opto Mechanical Technician role involves the fabrication, modification, assembly, installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of complex laboratory and commercial equipment, as well as assisting in the design of such equipment.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for fabrication, modification, installation, and documentation of complex laboratory, experimental or commercial equipment
Interprets general instructions, plans sequence of assembly, maintains quality assurance documentation and prepares sketches and schematics
May assist in the design of basic lab, experimental, and commercial equipment
Operates specialized equipment and/or performs tests requiring knowledge of processes pertinent to the organization, program or project
Responsible for execution of a set of laboratory experiments or for a complex laboratory function
Fabricates assemblies and fixtures to optical specifications in a machine shop maintaining quality assurance and documentation
Collects, records, reduces, and summarizes experimental data
Interprets basic information displayed to recognize when various operating measurements are drifting out of established parameters
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Carries out a variety of routine laboratory duties including housekeeping and clean up
Other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires an associate's degree or equivalent with seven or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Ability and willingness to work on systems which have Space Program conditions such as working in a Clean Room, familiar with ESD and FOD control
Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field required
Must have analytical ability to read and understand detailed instructions, drawings and specifications
Communication skills necessary to write and record precise information
Must be familiar with Optical handling and tolerances
Special skills and expertise to use complex equipment or experimental techniques
Preferred
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) “SECRET” clearance is desired
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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