University of Rochester · 2 days ago
Opto-Mechanical Technician II
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.06/hr - $32.29/hr
1+ years expThe University of Rochester is committed to a culture of excellence and inclusivity. They are seeking an Opto-Mechanical Technician II to assist in the assembly, alignment, and testing of optical and mechanical components for laser physics experiments.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assists in the assembly, alignment, and testing of optical and mechanical components used in devices such as lasers, imaging systems, and other optical instruments
Ensures the proper functioning and calibration of optical systems
May collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues, document procedures, and contribute to the overall manufacturing and quality control processes
Supporting the operation of equipment and instrumentation for laser physics experiments
Precision alignment of optical systems
Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues
Performing preventative maintenance
Supporting engineers in design and installation of new equipment
Participates in requirements gathering, hardware selection, installation planning, installation work, coordination of software changes, acceptance test creation and execution, and certification of system for minor systems
Participates in the installation of new equipment
Supports the installation and operation of equipment and instrumentation for laser physics experiments
Participates in the writing/updating of procedures to ensure best practices and process improvements are being recorded
Completes administrative, safety, facility, and LLE required training
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and 1 year of relevant experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn additional software operation required
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment required
Ability to lift to 50 lbs. and navigate stairs/ladder required
Excellent verbal and written communication required
Strong interpersonal skills working in a team-based environment required
Ability to obtain a security clearance required
Preferred
Experience with electrical, controls, and vacuum systems
Experience handling precision optical components
Proficiency reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics
Technical writing experience
Company
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.43MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUnitedHealthcareSociety to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine
2023-09-25Grant· $18M
2023-07-26Grant· $0.07M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Raquel Williams
Co-Founder and President of Black Student Athlete Coalition
Adrienne Morgan
Interim Richard Feldman Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
Recent News
2025-12-04
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