POSITION

Electro-Optical Engineering Technician

REPORTING TO

Senior Director, Advanced Technology

LOCATION

Dallas, TX. (Allen / Plano area)

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Engineering Technician II is responsible for hands-on electrical and electro-optical testing, troubleshooting, assembly, characterization, and validation of advanced products supporting research, product development, and low-volume manufacturing. This role works closely with electrical, optical, mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineers and serves as a hands-on engineering resource for building prototypes, setting up experiments, executing tests, diagnosing hardware problems, and documenting results. Applications include AR/VR systems, HUDs/HMDs, imaging devices, weapon sights, silicon photonics, optical assemblies, and advanced microdisplay products operating in demanding military and commercial environments.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Build, assemble, modify, and rework prototype electronic and electro-optical hardware, including fine-pitch PCBs, optical assemblies, sensors, interconnects, cabling, and complete system prototypes. Set up and perform electrical, optical, electro-optical, and functional tests from engineering procedures, test plans, schematics, and verbal engineering direction. Troubleshoot electrical and electro-optical assemblies methodically, isolate faults to the appropriate component or subsystem, determine root cause, and work with engineers to identify corrective actions. Perform precision soldering, component replacement, wire preparation, connector installation, cable assembly, and prototype rework, including work with small components and fine-pitch connections. Assemble, test, and troubleshoot optical and electro-optical systems, including optical alignment, fiber or optical coupling, focus adjustment, calibration, detector/emitter characterization, and system-level performance testing. Work with engineers to establish test setups, fixtures, instrumentation, procedures, and data-collection methods for new experiments and product evaluations. Characterize prototype hardware by collecting electrical and optical performance data, comparing results with requirements, identifying trends or anomalies, and communicating findings to engineering. Maintain clear and accurate test records, build records, troubleshooting notes, data files, engineering logs, and other documentation needed to reproduce and understand results. Support engineering changes by implementing component substitutions, wiring changes, PCB modifications, and other prototype updates under engineering direction. Assist with simple PCB layout, schematic capture, cable drawings, wiring diagrams, or other basic engineering drawings when needed. Help develop and improve laboratory fixtures, test equipment, tooling, and repeatable test methods. Follow established ESD, clean-room, optical handling, laboratory safety, and configuration-control practices.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Kopin is a defense contractor and is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card holder) to be considered for this position. Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Electro-Optics/Optics, related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience. 3-5 years of experience supporting engineering development, laboratory testing, electronics assembly, electro-optical systems, or a related technical field. Fundamental understanding of DC and AC circuits and practical electrical concepts, including voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, continuity, grounding, and power supplies. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical hardware using a logical, methodical approach and to identify probable root causes rather than simply replacing assemblies. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and other engineering documentation. Demonstrated hands-on ability with soldering, electronic rework, wire preparation, connector assembly, and cable construction. Ability to perform precise hands-on work with small components and assemblies, frequently using a microscope or other magnification. Ability to document test results and troubleshooting activities clearly and communicate technical observations to engineers.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience testing, assembling, aligning, or troubleshooting electro-optical systems. Experience with microdisplays, imaging systems, optical sensors, fiber optics, optical interconnects, lasers, LEDs, photodiodes, or other photonic devices. Experience performing optical alignment, coupling, focus adjustment, calibration, or optical characterization. Experience with data acquisition, automated testing, scripting, or basic programming used to collect and analyze test data. Familiarity with CAD viewing software and Microsoft Office applications. Experience supporting engineering development in rapid-prototyping, R D, or low-volume manufacturing environments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to rotate from sitting to standing, lift 20 pounds, and gown according to clean room protocol when required. Kopin Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and as such all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. If an applicant needs a reasonable accommodation due to a disability with the application process, there is additional information on our website at www.kopin.com/about/careers . To apply please send your resume to: Jobs@Kopin.com Upload Your Resume Fields marked with an

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