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Production Technician

Optics11

Amsterdam
Full-time
0-2 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Fine mechanical work
Electronics assembly
Calibration
Testing
Debugging
Soldering
Technical documentation
Critical thinking
Structured work
Optical fiber knowledge
Prototyping
Production process improvement

Job Description

Are you passionate about technology and looking for an exciting role as a Production Technician? Join our unique high-tech organization in the heart of Amsterdam! We’re seeking dedicated individuals for full-time positions, but if you can only work part-time, that's perfectly fine too. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of our innovative team!


All our high-tech products are developed and manufactured in house. In this role you will be responsible for manufacturing the product from a start to finish. You will be working with and assembling optical and mechanical components and electronics where skill of patience is important.


Performing a mechanical and electronic calibration is also part of the job. In addition to this, you will also do testing of all sub and complete systems, as well as upgrades, debugging and repairs. This is not a high-volume repetitive job, but a job where you and your colleges are responsible for the whole production and testing processes from parts being delivered to shipping of finished product to the client.


A successful candidate will also participate in internal production process improvements with other production engineers and will work also with development team to improve our products and build prototypes and null series.

In a nutshell, you’ll be working with;

  • Big and small optical and mechanical components

  • Electronics

  • Production tools and equipment

  • Testing setups

  • Dedicated software

  • Soldering station

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive salary.

  • Innovative high tech, international organization.

  • The opportunity to join a great production team.

  • A lot to learn and to develop, we stimulate personal development.

  • A flat organization, the less hierarchy, the better.

  • Very international organization and a bunch of great colleagues.



The ideal candidate…

… is motivated, patient, focused and would like to complete our team with following skills and experience;

  • MBO-level working skills with a strong interest in technology; experience with fine mechanical work (through previous jobs or hobbies) and/or basic electronics is a plus — training will be provided due to the specific nature of our production. Let us know what skills you have and how you developed them! 

  • Precise and can work in a structured way.

  • Technically skilled and has high level of critical thinking.

  • Proactive and can provide the feedback or valuable input.

  • Have you ever heard about optical fibers? It’s also a plus 😊

  • Interested in occasionally travelling.

  • Wants to learn and develop their skills.

  • Has a good command of the English language in speech and writing.

Core Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the end-to-end manufacturing, assembly, and calibration of optical and mechanical components and electronics. Additionally, you will perform system testing, repairs, and collaborate with the development team on process improvements and prototype building.

Requirements

The ideal candidate possesses MBO-level technical skills with a strong interest in fine mechanics and electronics. You must be precise, motivated, and capable of working in a structured environment with a good command of the English language.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Personal development opportunities
  • International work environment

About Optics11

Industry: Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing

Company size: 51-200 employees

Optics11, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, develops advanced fiber-optic sensing systems for the world’s harshest environments. With a diverse team of ~100 experts and a strong patent portfolio, the company delivers ultra-sensitive, reliable, and low-power solutions that give operators earlier warnings and more time to act.

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