Sr. Mechanical Technician

The candidate will be part of a team responsible to assemble, trouble shoot and repair opto-mechanical components and electronic boards. The candidate will also participate to the alignment and characterization of complex optical systems. The candidate will work closely with the Engineering team to understand and resolve product issues. The candidate will document and report results to the engineering teams. Position Requirements: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in high tech environment as an Engineering Technician • Experience in aligning and characterizing optical system is a must • Experience in assembling opto-mechanical components • Experience in testing and repairing electronic boards • Experience in soldering, wiring and cable assembly • Knowledge of basic test equipment is a must • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills • Product development and / or industry experience in a multi-disciplinary Biotech environment is a plus. Application Instructions:For immediate consideration, please follow this link to submit your resume: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PACIFICBIOSCIENCES&cws=1&rid=282 You may also visit www.pacificbiosciences.com and click on our Careers page to browse our other open positions.