Manufacturing Technician

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!

What's the role?

This job role is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment for mechanic components to ensure efficient production.

They perform routine inspections, adjust machine settings, and troubleshoot issues to maintain optimal performance.

By following standard operating procedures and safety protocols, they contribute to producing high-quality products while minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

This role requires a professional education of 2 years and a professional experience of 1 year.

The role covers 3 tiers.

This job profile represents tier 1 of 3.

Swing shift: 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.

Location: Dublin, CA

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:


* Perform precision assembly of advanced electromechanical systems and subassemblies used in ZEISS X-ray source production.


* Follow established procedures, work instructions, engineering drawings, and quality standards to ensure each assembly matches approved build requirements.


* Maintain the cleanroom environment through best practices and regular maintenance protocols.


* Conduct acceptance testing, quality assurance (QA) testing, and rework of components and assemblies in collaboration with R&D and manufacturing engineers.


* Execute mechanical alignment, cabling and wire routing, hose and harness routing, PCB testing, programming, calibration, and final assembly verification activities.


* Build and maintain Kanban materials, complete required production documentation, and support accurate material flow through the manufacturing process.


* Use precision measurement and assembly tools, including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, torque wrenches, and related hand tools, to verify dimensional accuracy and build quality.


* Perform in-process inspections and functional checks to confirm assemblies meet documented acceptance criteria before release to the next production step.


* Train other technicians in assembly, testing, and troubleshooting techniques within a productive team environmen...