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GIA Positions
Job Title: Technician, Opto-Mechanical
Department: GIA Laboratory
City: Carlsbad, CA
Reports To: Laboratory Instrumentation Engineer
Primary Functions:
Responsible for maintenance, performance, and repair of laboratory equipment such as microscopes, illumination systems, spectrophotometers, optical systems, color grading boxes, measuring devices which are used in the grading process and laser inscription devices.
Requirements:
Minimum of Associate degree or two year certification, preferably in the Sciences or in a technology field; formal education related to laser and optical systems preferred; and at least one year experience in relevant electronics, opto-electronics, opto-mechanical industry or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work with engineering and management to meet operational objectives and optimize problem solving capabilities.
Strong time management skills, excellent English language communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong ability to work independently with little or no direction.
Knowledge at the mastery level of assembly and troubleshooting processes involving optical components, inspection of optical components, cleaning of optical components, and repair of stereo-zoom microscopes, bright and dark-field illumination systems.
Very skilled troubleshooting and repair of DC power supplies.
Well developed dexterity associated with handling and cleaning extremely sensitive optical coatings, lenses, mirrors, and windows.
Ability to develop tests used to confirm and verify optical system performance.
Knowledge at the mastery level for relevant testing equipment for optical system performance including light level meters, spectrometers.
Knowledge at the mastery level in precision mechanical component assembly including microscopes, custom optical systems, optical mounts, and all associated hand tools.
Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics including interpreting mechanical, optical and electrical specifications using drawings and manuals.
Knowledge at the mastery level of computer software including Microsoft Operating System, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Word; Lab-View software a plus.
General technical problem solving skills associated with microscopes, spectrophotometers, light uniformity and color measurement.
Electromechanical aptitude in laser maintenance, microscope maintenance, and equipment fabrication.
Technical/mechanical aptitude.
Experience with optics preferred.
Basic knowledge and hands-on skills on electronics and electro-mechanics.
Attention to detail in performing precise tuning or repair.
Ability to follow manuals with diagrams and detailed instructions.
Basic knowledge and hands-on skills on electronics and electro-mechanics.
Attention to detail in performing precise tuning or repair.
Ability to follow manuals with diagrams and detailed instructions.
Responsibilities:
Maintains, repairs, and tests GIA Laboratory equipment (i.e., microscopes and optics including, but not limited to illuminations systems, spectrophotometers, optical systems, color grading boxes, and measuring devices which are used in the grading process and laser inscription devices).
Sends out equipment for repair when in house repair will be not an option.
Follows strict adherence to procedures and safety.
Monitors and maintains spare parts inventory.
Creates, maintains, and refines detailed work instructions and procedures for troubleshooting and repair of opto-mechanical systems and equipment.
Maintains instrumentation journals including, system history, status, serial, and part numbers of each component contained within each system.
Writes and distributes system repair reports and operational status to staff members.
Creates ANSI-quality fabrication drawings of mechanical components, tools, and fixtures using solid modeling software, such as Solid Works, with minimal engineering supervision.
Tests, coordinates and maintains operating knowledge of new and old laboratory equipment.
Participates in special projects such as, but not limited to, development of improved stone holders, design of new illumination concepts for microscopes, data collection, and instrument testing.
Supports the graders by keeping their equipment in optimal condition and help them with technical support in the broadest sense.
Directs ideas from the Laboratory towards the right channels so that fast response could be warranted.
Communicates effectively, gets along with coworkers and management, and deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure.
If you are interested in this position, please attach your resume to an email and submit to
RecruiterLab@gia.edu.
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