Salary: $25-28/hr based upon education, work experience, and skill

About Us

Vescent Technologies is a recognized leader in the development and manufacture of laser frequency control systems, including optical frequency combs, tunable lasers, electro-optical modules, and feedback control electronics. The work environment is exciting, dynamic, challenging, and interdisciplinary. The Vescent team takes pride in its work, is energetic and agile, and enjoys celebrating team successes.

Position Summary

Vescent Technologies seeks a full-time Electronics Technician to build, test, and troubleshoot electronic circuit boards, subassemblies, and finished products supporting cutting-edge applications including quantum computing hardware, optical atomic clocks, and advanced laboratory systems. We are looking for someone with excellent hands-on skills, exceptional attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and enthusiasm to learn. This full-time, on-site role offers significant opportunities for skill development and professional growth and reports to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Populate circuit boards, solder components, and assemble electronic products per written instructions
• Perform functional testing, calibration, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of assembled electronic modules
• Document yields and performance test results
• Collaborate with Engineering, Prototyping, and QC staff to further refine processes and work instructions
• Work autonomously in an ESD sensitive environment

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and either 2+ years of electronics experience, quantum technician training, Associate’s degree, or relevant technical certificate
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
• Experience soldering and replacing through-hole and surface mount components
• Comfort reading electronic schematics and wiring diagrams
• Excellent dexterity, fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and comfort using microscopes
• Commitment to workplace safety practices
• Strong communication and priority management skills to work with team members and supervisors
• Organizational skills to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working environment

Desirable Additional Skills

• Experience with fine-pitch SMD rework
• IPC Soldering Certification
• Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry, optics, and control theory
• Demonstrated familiarity of the safe operation of light fabrication equipment (dremel, belt sander, laser cutter, etc)

 Benefits

• Flexible schedule options to support work-life balance
• 4 weeks of PTO annually
• 7 Company paid holidays
• 401(K) Plan with employer contribution
• Health & Dental Insurance with plan options including employer-paid premium coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer matching available with eligible plans
• Incentive Stock Option
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

How To Apply

Please send your resume with a cover letter to hr@vescent.com. Your cover letter should express how your skills, qualifications, and interests address the job description, and why you want to work at Vescent. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

Compliance Notice

This position is subject to a background check in accordance with applicable laws, and employment is contingent upon the successful completion of that process as well as the ability to meet eligibility criteria for access to secured or regulated work environments. Vescent Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Employment with Vescent Technologies is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, as permitted by applicable law.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact hr@vescent.com

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply in accordance with applicable job posting policies.