About this opportunity
Vescent lists this Electronics Technician opportunity in golden, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Electronics Technician
Job Location: Golden (On-Site)
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $25-28/hr based upon education, work experience, and skill
About Us
Vescent Technologies is a recognized leader in quantum technologies. This includes both: i) foundational technologies such as laser frequency control systems, optical frequency combs, electro-optical modules, and feedback control electronics, and ii) complete solutions such as next generation atomic clocks and time distribution, control systems for quantum computers, and deployed quantum sensors. The work environment is fun, fast-paced, 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, 1 Floating Holiday
· 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 . 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.
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