Manufacturing Associate
Integrated Dynamics Electron Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of JEOL, Ltd., has an open position for a manufacturing associate to assist in the assembly and quality assurance of advanced timing/control systems for electron microscopes.
IDES specializes in high speed imaging technologies for transmission electron microscopes. IDES is a fast-moving research and development arm of JEOL, one of the world’s top electron microscope manufacturers. Our products include pulsed lasers, fast beam deflectors, and high-speed electronics spanning 12 orders of magnitude of time resolution, as well as integration of these components with advanced data analysis and automation capabilities to enable new “smart” modes of operation using adaptive sampling, compressive sensing, and machine learning.
The role is open to applicants seeking either full time or part time work and provides highly flexible scheduling. During periods of high production additional hours may be required. During lower production periods, exploration of technologies, skills, tools is encouraged. Starting pay range is $35 - $50 per hour depending highly on experience and skill set.
Job Responsibilities The Manufacturing Associate will be responsible for assembling various subsystems, testing systems for quality assurance, and debugging / reporting issues encountered during the manufacturing process. The role requires close interaction with engineering personnel. In this position, the Manufacturing Associate will have opportunities to develop new skills and explore technologies as they gain experience and responsibility over various products.
- Assembling enclosures for electronic components.
- If familiar with CNC machining, may also be involved in producing one-off or low volume enclosures.
- Constructing various data and power cables used within timing/control systems.
- Assembling electronic components and performing firmware flashing operations.
- May require performing standard PCB rework.
- Solder panel-mounted components.
- If familiar with Linux and Python, may also be involved in software configuration of Acuity server products.
- Assembling mechanical components.
- Modify, process, and clean parts.
- Examine alignment.
- Install cables and connectors.
- Apply vacuum grease.
- Verify quality and functionality of assembled components.
- Setup test equipment (e.g., Oscilloscope, PC).
- Perform HiPot and ground bond testing for regulatory compliance.
- Use existing softwar
