Senior Optical Technician

Overview

We are committed to supporting our team as they reach their professional and personal ambitions by involving them in challenging and inspiring projects. The Senior Optical Technician plays a critical role within the optical manufacturing group, responsible for tasks essential to the development, fabrication, testing, and precise alignment of optical and opto-mechanical elements. This position requires collaboration with colleagues to fulfill client, project, and organizational goals, alongside a commitment to individual technical and career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and implement new fabrication processes, facilities, and product lines.
• Propose design and material modifications aimed at cost reduction and shorter lead times on projects.
• Participate in evaluating bid requirements and specifications, prepare effort and cost projections, and contribute fully to proposal and risk management activities.
• Lead project-level planning and quality assurance for fabrication, testing, and measuring of precision optical and opto-mechanical components in alignment with specifications.
• Manage procurement and acceptance of necessary materials, tools, and components for project completion.
• Oversee the design and construction of tooling used in optical component manufacturing.
• Supervise setup and testing of optical parts utilizing diverse metrology and optical testing instruments, ensuring precise data interpretation and documentation.
• Lead assembly, alignment, integration, and functional testing of opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Coordinate routine preventative maintenance of equipment and maintain cleanliness and orderliness in workshop and machinery areas.
• Promote workplace health and safety by proactively addressing hazards, managing incidents, and complying with organizational safety protocols.
• Serve as a representative and promoter of KiwiStar Optics to elevate industry presence and engage with external stakeholders.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Essential Qualities

• Expertise in leading manufacture of high-precision optical components across various materials.
• Detail-oriented with a strong drive for accurate and quality outcomes.
• Collaborative communicator with ability to influence and demonstrate practical engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Strong dedication to customer satisfaction.
• Physically capable of lifting weights up to 20 kilograms.

Professional Experience

Minimum ten years' experience in a high-precision optical manufacturing environment or at least ten years in high-precision mechanical manufacturing settings.

Education

• Required: NCEA Level 3 or equivalent including Mathematics, English, and Physics.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering.