Opto Mechanical Technician

We continually strive to help our workforce achieve their professional and personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects.

Key Responsibilities

Assembly and Integration

• Assemble precision opto-mechanical systems, optical instruments, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Install and align optical components including lenses, mirrors, filters, beam splitters, cameras, sensors, and laser systems.
• Perform mechanical fitting, adjustment, and calibration of precision components.
• Build prototypes and production units in accordance with engineering drawings and documented procedures.
• Conduct cable routing, harness installation, and basic electrical integration activities.

Testing and Validation

• Execute system-level functional, environmental, and performance testing.
• Perform optical alignment and verification using appropriate metrology and test equipment.
• Record and analyse test results and report deviations or non-conformances.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations on product and manufacturing issues.

Maintenance and Repair

• Diagnose faults in mechanical, optical, and electromechanical systems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Repair or replace defective components and verify system performance after repair.
• Maintain calibration status of tools and test equipment.

Quality and Safety

• Ensure all work complies with quality standards, engineering specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to ESD, cleanroom, optical handling, laser safety, and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Technician, Fitter and Turner, Precision Mechanic, Instrument Technician, Engineering Technician, or equivalent experience.
• Certificate IV, Diploma, Associate Degree, or relevant technical qualification preferred.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in precision mechanical assembly, instrumentation, optical systems, aerospace, defence, medical devices, scientific instruments, or related industries.
• Experience assembling and testing complex mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, CAD models, and assembly instructions.

Desirable Experience

• Laser systems integration and alignment.
• Aerospace, defence, photonics, scientific instrumentation, or space-industry experience.
• Environmental and vibration testing.

Personal

• It must be an Australian citizen, with an active or be eligible for NV1 security clearance