Associate Manufacturing and Test Engineer

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 179 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location: Dublin, CA

Schedule: The first three months will be Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The schedule will then transition to the swing shift, Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

What's the role?

This job role executes manual and automated tests to verify software functionality and identify defects.

Key responsibilities include executing test cases based on requirements, reporting issues, and collaborating with developers to ensure software quality and reliability before release.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:


* Performs functions associated with manufacturing operations, including assembling, testing, troubleshooting and repair of high precision electromechanical assemblies and products.


* Acceptance, QA testing and rework of components and assemblies in collaboration with R&D and Manufacturing engineers.


* Execute source processing and final test using automated scripts


* Collect, evaluate and log data using software programs (i.e.

Python and MATLAB) to ensure the optimization of products and processes


* Determine and assist in developing methods, processes, and procedures to control, modify and improve the manufacturing process


* Train other technicians when applicable, in the assembly and testing of assemblies in a productive team environment


* Alignment, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of electronic and mechanical assemblies


* Ability to read drawings, redline procedures and communicate clearly with teammates


* Other duties as required

Do you qualify?


* B.S.

with 2+ years' experience (preferred) in a related field or 8+ years as a skilled technician in a related field


* Experience in the following areas preferred:


* Clean room environment and protocols


* High vacuum assemblies


* High precision manufacturing


* Kanban and Lean manufacturing


* Microscopes, lasers, and precision machining tools


* Working knowledge of MS Office and current Windows systems


* Generating, reading and red-lining assembly procedures and schematic diagrams based on your own and engineering feedback.


* Ability to work alone using own initiative and decision-making skills


* Working effectively within a small team enviro...