Micro Assembly Technician

Automation Personnel is seeking a detail-oriented Micro Assembly Technician to support the manufacturing line for advanced optoelectronic components for a company based in Sugar Land, Texas. This role combines responsibilities of both Operators and Technicians, requiring hands-on assembly, microscopic inspection, and precision work of laser diode (LD) components.

The ideal candidate will work with extremely small-scale parts ranging from 1 mm down to 250 microns, performing delicate operations under a microscope, including alignment and handling of small micro-scale components that are critical to the product performance

Pay Rate
$25.00 an hour

Schedule and Hours
Monday through Wednesday (alternating Sundays) 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Thursday through Saturday (alternating Sundays) 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Micro Assembly Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of optoelectronic components, including laser diodes (LDs) and related subassemblies.

• Handle and manipulate microscopic components ranging from 1 mm to 250 microns in size

• Conduct fine wire bonding, placement, and alignment of wires as small as 1 mil diameter (25 microns) under a microscope.

• Utilize microscopes and precision tools to assemble, align, and inspect components to tight tolerances.

• Execute modification of assemblies to meet engineering and quality standards.

• Follow detailed work instructions, SOPs, and engineering drawings with high accuracy.

• Perform in-process inspections to ensure product quality and yield targets are met.

• Maintain proper documentation of completed work, including tracking and reporting defects or issues.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to yield, quality, and process efficiency.

• Adhere to cleanroom protocols, ESD requirements, and safety procedures.

Micro Assembly Technician Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 2+ years of experience in precision assembly, microelectronics, semiconductor, or related manufacturing environment.

• Experience working under a microscope for extended periods.

• Hands-on experience handling small-scale or delicate components

• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks with high accuracy.

• Basic understanding of cleanroom and ESD practices.

• Experience with laser diode (LD) assembly, photonics, or fiber optics

• Experience with wire bonding or micro-soldering techniques.

• Familiarity with semiconductor or optoelectronics manufacturing processes.

• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings or schematics.

• Prior experience with rework and repair of micro-components.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Steady hands and precision-focused workmanship.

• Patience and ability to work on highly repetitive, delicate tasks.

• Problem-solving mindset for rework and defect identification.

• Strong accountability for quality and output.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Type
Full-time, Temporary to Hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay