Photonics Assembly Technician

The Opportunity

SiPhox Health is seeking photonics and electronics technicians to join our optical packaging team in Burlington, MA, working on new and novel applications in photonics and electronics. We're hiring 3 technicians to support growing production volume.

This role starts as a 3-month project-based position and may evolve into a full-time role based on performance and business need. You'll work hands-on with precision optical, electronic, and photonics components — assembling, aligning, testing, and inspecting them to exacting specifications under microscope or magnification.

Role: Photonics Assembly Technician

Department: Manufacturing / Production

Location: On-Site — Burlington, MA

Experience Level: 1–2 Years

Reports To: Head of Manufacturing

Pay: $22.00 – $40.00 per hour

Employment Type: Contract (3 months), with potential to convert to full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and package optical components to written specifications.
• Conduct quality control efforts including QC design, testing, and reporting.
• Operate mechanical, electrical, and optical tools for measurement and alignment of photonics components.
• Assemble the SiPhox Health reader, including soldering of electronic components.
• Handle, pick, place, and align small optical, photonic, and electronic components with high accuracy, often under microscope or magnification, requiring strong manual dexterity and fine motor control.
• Manage inventory of photonics and electrical components.
• Perform operational tests on the reader.

What We're Looking For

Must Have

• 1–2 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to reliably produce product according to written specifications.
• Ability to identify and segregate non-conforming product.
• Manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and visual acuity.
• Ability to perform repetitive work while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain product traceability and identification.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Detail-oriented approach to work.
• Electronic skills, including training in soldering, power meters, and electrical components.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Nice to Have

• Optical coupling and fiber-attaching training.
• Electronic soldering training.
• Experience handling precision equipment.
• Scripting experience in Python.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree.

KPIs (Success Measures)

• First-pass yield and defect rate on assembled optical and electronic components.
• Accuracy and completeness of QC testing and reporting.
• Adherence to build specifications and product traceability records.
• Throughput against production schedule targets.

Authority & Decision Rights

• Authority to identify and segregate non-conforming product per written procedures.
• Ability to flag alignment, calibration, or component quality issues for escalation.
• Input on inventory needs for photonics and electrical components.

Key Relationships

• Head of Manufacturing: primary reporting line; aligns on production priorities and schedules.
• Quality: coordinates on QC design, testing, non-conforming product handling, and reporting.
• Process & Integration Teams: partners on build specifications, tooling, and component alignment standards.

Employment Details

• On-site, in-person role based in Burlington, MA.
• 3-month contract position with potential to evolve into a full-time role.
• Pay range: $22.00 – $40.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Reports to the Head of Manufacturing.

What We Offer

• Compensation package with benefits, including a high-end gym membership and health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• On-the-job training.
• Paid sick time and paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative environment with cutting-edge technology.

Who Thrives Here

• Precise, patient hands-on workers comfortable with repetitive, detail-critical tasks.
• People who take pride in producing consistent, specification-accurate work.
• Team players who communicate clearly and work well alongside engineering and quality staff.
• Candidates excited to grow into a full-time role as the team and product scale.

Why Join SiPhox

Join a growing team building novel photonics-based diagnostic technology — hands-on work assembling precision optical and electronic components that go directly into products used by patients and healthcare providers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SiPhox Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay: $22.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $40