Associate Manufacturing and Test Engineer

About Us:

How many companies can say they have been in business for over 178 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge 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

What’s the role?

To strengthen the Zeiss Team located at our brand new ‘state of the art’ manufacturing facility in Dublin, California, we are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Associate Manufacturing and Test Engineer. The candidate will assist in the introduction, assembly, test, troubleshooting and repair of CZXRM products. They will be responsible for developing, producing and improving best practices in a manufacturing environment to ensure the continuous production of high-quality X-ray microscopes.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• 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.

Do you qualify?

• B.S. with 5 years’ experience (preferred) 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.

The annual pay range for this position is $71,000 – $88,000.

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.

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! 

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

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).