Opto-Mechanical Technician II
Core
Assembles, aligns, and tests optical and mechanical components for lasers, imaging systems, and nuclear physics experiments; maintains vacuum systems and processes radiological film.
Role type
Opto-Mechanical Technician
Builds
Optical instruments and laser systems for fusion energy research
Domain
Nuclear physics / Laser physics / Radiological safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical aptitude, vacuum system maintenance, radiological containment procedures, film processing, equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance
Preferred skills
Darkroom experience, automated film processor operation, chemistry operations, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
Vacuum systems, X-Ray film/image plate cartridges, automated photographic film processors, image plate scanners
Responsibilities
Load/unload X-Ray film and image plate cartridges, process photographic film and image plates, maintain film processing equipment and chemistry, support operation of laser physics equipment, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/optical issues, perform preventative maintenance, maintain complex vacuum systems, qualify as NYS Radiation Worker, maintain radiological containment areas, create and update system documentation
Seniority
Entry-level Technician