Optical Assembly Technician

1 week ago

Sydney, Australia Advanced Navigation Full time

Advanced Navigation is one of the world’s most ambitious innovators in AI robotics and navigation technology across land, air, sea and space. While our main headquarters are in Sydney, we have multiple research facilities in Australia and sales offices around the world. Since 2011, the company has experienced great success and has progressed into several deep, new technologies. Our fields of expertise include underwater sonar, GNSS, radio frequency systems, inertial sensors, robotics, quantum sensors and photonics.

We are searching for an Optical Assembly Technician to join our Sydney Production team. Our Production Team is accountable for the production and assembly of complex electronics equipment. You will report directly to the Head of Production and you will be joining other highly skilled and knowledgeable technicians and engineers, becoming a crucial part of the team.

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Assemble, calibrate and test electronic and optics assemblies
- Prepare and splice polarisation maintaining optical fibre
- Use adhesives to bond and seal products
- Work closely with Engineering/R&D to develop new optical assembly processes and techniques.
- Assist development and documentation of processes and procedures
- Assist with management of inventory of optical and electrical components
- Perform simple maintenance and service of optical assembly equipment
- Pack semi-finished goods for safe transport and process quality inspection of products

**Qualifications, Skills & Experience**:

- Experience with high value products in a precision assembly or manufacturing environment
- Advantageous to have cleanroom experience
- 2+ years experience in optical assembly
- Ability to read and work with mechanical drawings and work instructions
- Sufficient visual and mechanical dexterity for inspecting, handling, cleaning and splicing small optics and components
- A focus on high quality, precision and attention to detail
- A willingness to learn the products in a specialist industry
- General computer skills - experience with Google Workspace or equivalent, processing software and general lab equipment
- Strong communication skills within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Self-motivation and a positive attitude
- Reliable and punctual
- Excellent work ethic

**What are some of the benefits you will have access to?
Apart from the above you will be doing your life's best work in a large, fun office in central Sydney close to all public transportation, with coffee and breakfast provided, to keep you going throughout the day.

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