**Job Description:** **Business Description** Opto Diode is a stand-alone $17 Business unit based in Camarillo, CA. The unit manufactures a range of sensors and emitters covering short wavelengths, X-rays, EUV, UV, visible, near IR, to mid IR wavelengths. Their standard and custom solutions meet a variety of application requirements for aerospace, environmental, fire, flame or gas detection, medical, military, industrial, scientific, or semiconductor markets. Opto Diode products have supported the photonics industry for over 30 years and earned a reputation for high performance, superior quality and reliability. The Business unit is part of the ITW Electrostatics Division. **Position Summary** We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Photonics Test Technician to support the testing and validation of photonic and photo sensing components and systems. This role is critical in ensuring the performance, reliability, and quality of products used in applications such, sensing, medical devices, and defense. The Test technician is responsible for assembling and testing company products. This position may specialize in particular products or processes, or move to and from different testing areas. Finally, this position is required to complete paperwork fully, accurately, and timely, as well as clean and maintain work area and equipment including tools. **Responsibilities** + Adheres to product quality standards, and standard operating procedures + Tests assembled finished components, or raw die and completes required documentation into various computer systems. + Compute or record photonic test data. + Provides support and feedback to leadership, engineering and quality teams to ensure standards are met and products + conform to customer requirements. + Adheres to product quality standards, and standard operating procedures including ISO standards. + Complete basic troubleshooting. + Assembles, disassembles, and cleans a wide range of products, using drawings, work instructions, and tests to performance specifications. + Identify defective products or materials during production, as required by company procedures. + Adheres to facility safety and health requirements; wears prescribed PPE. + Maintains work area, tools and/or equipment, and machines. **Position Qualifications and Requirements** **Education** + High School Diploma or Equivalency required. + Associates degree preferred in photonics, electronics, or a related technical field. **Experience/Skills:** + 2+ Years experience in a photonics, semiconductor, or electronics testing environment. + Effective communication & interpersonal skills — ability to express ideas in individual and group situations, and ability to work collaboratively in a team. + Ability to inspect and manipulate small and delicate items using a variety of tools + Good manufacturing operations knowledge and practices. + Computer experience with Knowledge of Microsoft Office products required + Proficient English data entry skills required + High level of accuracy and attention to detail + Good Problem solving and, multi-tasking skills + Good decision-making skills + Ability to maintain high productivity on repetitive tasks while working in a fast-paced environment + Previous clean room experience preferred. + Proficient use of microscope + Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations **Other Requirements and Working Conditions** Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. 1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, sit, reach outward, twist/turn, handle/manipulate objects, stand, grasp, bend, squat, crawl, climb, and type. 2. The employee must carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up 50 pounds occasionally and push and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently. 3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include concentrated attention, close vision, far vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to bring objects into sharp focus. 4. Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. 5. Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of to exact positions. 6. Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. 7. Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. Working Conditions: Working conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. 1. Plant Conditions (100%) 2. Clean Room Environment (100%) 3. Constant exposure to chemicals, frequent exposure to machinery and loud noises. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position: Computer, Microsoft Office Suite, calculator, telephone, fax, scanner, printer, hand tools, gauges, small power equipment, test meters (multimeter, current clamp meter, A/C voltage detector, digital thermohygrometer), various assembly fixtures, pallet jack, service lift and required safety and electrical personal protective equipment (PPE). License(s)/Certification(s) Required: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. "Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate. All activities, demands, conditions and requirements are linked to essential job functions. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Opto Diode does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability. **Compensation Information:** The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. The range for this position is below: $26.00-$31.00 per hour. In addition to base pay Full time employees are available for benefits such as Vacation time, Holiday Pay, Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) program. _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._ _As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._