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

Shift: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 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 environment

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects, grasp tools or operate controls; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to the weather conditions prevalent at the time.  In addition, the employee will be exposed to the conditions in the production area and test areas as controlled by the HVAC system and required for the area. The noise level in the work area is usually moderate to extreme.  Steel toes shoes will be required. 

The annual pay range for this position is $68,000 – $85,000

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.  ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay 
• The list goes on! 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Tina Eilerman

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).