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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
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