Laser Engineering Technician

at  Aerolase

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

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 engineering 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.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a technical role involving high power pulsed power supplies.
2. Understanding of system, board and component design, testing and troubleshooting.
3. 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.
4. Enjoy working with your hands/mechanical ability.
5. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
6. Proven technical and project management skills.
7. Experience with manufacturing within a Quality Management System (especially medical).
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
9. 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.
10. Not afraid to ask questions and make suggestions for improvement.
11. Be able to work under pressure due to customer demands.
12. Strong computer skills (Windows™ software).
13. Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and daily responsibilities. Ability to discern and appropriately communicate sensitive issues.
14. Ability to walk, stand, bend, reach, stoop/squat, and crouch. Ability to carry heavy items.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. A.S. or higher in technical discipline, optical engineering preferre

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 hands-on 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 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:

• 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.
• 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.