Optical Technician

Job Description

Aerolase is the fastest growing medical laser company, serving the high growth dermatology and aesthetic laser market. Nestled in the picturesque Hudson Valley in Tarrytown, NY, the location is also ideal for access to NY City and other areas of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. We are hiring in many areas and currently seek laser optical technicians with a passion for creating new things. The company offers a friendly, team-oriented work environment and competitive compensation including salary, bonus, stock options, 401k, and health/dental/life insurance plans.

About the Team:

We are a diverse team of friendly, creative hard-working people with a passion for achieving our objectives

We are creative, hands-on and innovative with a strong orientation toward high customer satisfaction

We have created a very team-spirited company culture and believe it is important to have open and effective cross-functional collaboration and communications – and enjoy our work!

About the role:

We're looking for an enthusiastic, creative and detail-oriented problem solver to help support the production, service and repair of our unique solid-state laser devices.

Must have expertise working with assembly and/or development of small, sensitive, high precision instruments, preferably solid-state laser technology, with a high caliber technology company. We prefer design and hands-on experience in multiple laser technologies including solid state lasers, semiconductor lasers, non-linear optical materials and devices, optical benches, and beam directors. Experience with the technical aspects of developing laser and laser-based products is strongly preferred.

Candidates should have proven ability to address complex challenges with ingenuity and innovation, and capability to work independently to manage multiple simultaneous tasks, and see all tasks to completion. Also should have the ability to work well in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment, define and analyze system performance specifications, and ensure adherence to those specifications in the application environment.

Responsibilities:

Perform sensitive manual optical assembly of lasers.

Test, troubleshoot repair and assemble lasers, subassemblies and various components, including high-voltage laser power supplies and other electronics.

Support the development and implementation of test fixtures, equipment, procedures and documentation for the engineering and operations functions.

Support product design and development activities related to new products and product improvements.

Support development and maintenance of quality and regulatory documents and procedures.

Provide customer technical support as needed including product service, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

With suppliers, act as a technical and operational liaison as needed.

Maintain thorough, complete and accurate written records; comply fully with the company’s quality system and any regulatory requirements.

Follow safety rules for working with high-voltages and high-power lasers.

Perform other duties as completion of responsibilities necessitates or as assigned by supervisor.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering role involving sensitive high precision instruments, preferably involving solid state lasers.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge and skills of adequate policies and procedures for the control of laser hazards and high voltage hazards, using relevant protective equipment, ensuring adequate safety education and training of other personnel.
• Understanding of system and component design, testing and troubleshooting.
• Enjoy working with your hands/mechanical ability.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven technical and project management skills.
• Experience with manufacturing within a Quality Management System (especially medical).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and well organized. Ability to make decisions and work independently Strong work ethic and desire to help the company successful by producing a reliable product.
• Not afraid to ask questions and make suggestions for improvement.
• Be able to work under pressure due to customer demands.
• Strong computer skills (Windows™ software).
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and daily responsibilities. Ability to discern and appropriately communicate sensitive issues.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, reach, stoop/squat, and crouch. Ability to carry heavy items.
  
  

Educational Requirements:

• B.S. in Physics, Mechanical or Optical Engineering, Master’s Degree preferred
  
  

Company Description

Aerolase Corporation, a leading aesthetic laser innovator (Inc. 5000) is one of the world's fastest growing private companies as well as annual best-in-class product awards, Aerolase has transformed the market with products that provide uniquely tolerable treatments to the patients and exceptionally high ROI for the practitioners. The company offers competitive compensation including high commission bonuses and full employee benefits as well as an exciting high-growth company culture.

Aerolase Corporation, a leading aesthetic laser innovator (Inc. 5000) is one of the world's fastest growing private companies as well as annual best-in-class product awards, Aerolase has transformed the market with products that provide uniquely tolerable treatments to the patients and exceptionally high ROI for the practitioners. The company offers competitive compensation including high commission bonuses and full employee benefits as well as an exciting high-growth company culture.